Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL120

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 3 years after the PL120 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the PL120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and PL120.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit in sensor tech.