Canon 1D C vs Samsung PL120

Lets look much closer at the Canon 1D C versus Samsung PL120, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and PL120 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The 1D C was introduced 16 months later than the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1D C matches up against the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D C & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1D C Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D C offers outer measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1D C vs the PL120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and PL120 is 50 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D C and PL120.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D C with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D C will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent 1D C should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.