Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL120

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung PL120, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was announced 5 years before the PL120 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX-10 matches up versus the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-10 and the PL120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and PL120 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and PL120.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung PL120 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.