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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
Samsung PL120
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung PL120, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was introduced 3 years earlier than the PL120 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX-20 grades against the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung PL120

 GX-20 PL120 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung GX-20

 PL120 GX-20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2008Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung PL120

 GX-20 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 features physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 versus the PL120.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and PL120 is 58 and 99 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and PL120.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung GX-20 will render extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Samsung PL120
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Samsung PL120
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.7")
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
9
no video
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung PL120
 Samsung GX-20Samsung PL120
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung PL120
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-01-24 2011-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 lbs) -
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card -
Card slots One -
Price at release $850 $150