Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL120

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced 2 years later than the PL120 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the DV150F grades vs the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DV150F vs the PL120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and PL120.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung DV150F to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DV150F will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.