Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung PL120

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung PL120, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was revealed 5 years prior to the PL120 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-1L scores versus the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L has got physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the PL120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and PL120 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and PL120.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung PL120 will result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind in sensor innovation.