Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL120

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung DV300F and Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was brought out 13 months later than the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DV300F scores vs the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the DV300F and the PL120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and PL120.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent DV300F provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.