Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL120

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and PL120 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was released 24 months after the PL120 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX2F grades versus the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F features outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX2F and the PL120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and PL120.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung PL120 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX2F provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.