Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL120
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL120 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung PL120
DV300F | PL120 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung DV300F
PL120 | DV300F |
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Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung PL120
DV300F | PL120 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Samsung DV300F and Samsung PL120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Samsung PL120 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-01-02 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | BP88 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | - |
Launch cost | $200 | $150 |