Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung PL120

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung PL120, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 6 years earlier than the PL120 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the GX-1S grades versus the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S features physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements 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).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1S versus the PL120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and PL120 is 68 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and PL120.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL120 will give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.