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Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL120

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Kodak Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL120 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very well matched but the Touch (1/3") and PL120 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Touch was released at a similar time to the PL120 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Touch matches up against the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Samsung PL120

 Touch PL120 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Kodak Touch

 PL120 Touch 

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Samsung PL120

 Touch PL120 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Touch offers outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Touch compared to the PL120.

Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Touch and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Touch and PL120.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The Touch includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.

Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Touch Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Touch Street photography factors
Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Touch Travel photography details
Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
68
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Touch
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Samsung PL120
 Kodak EasyShare TouchSamsung PL120
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Touch Samsung PL120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-04 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One -
Price at release $100 $150