Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL120

Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 21 months later than the PL120 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the PL120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and PL120.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.