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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL120

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL120 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung PL120

 Galaxy Camera 3G PL120 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 PL120 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung PL120

 Galaxy Camera 3G PL120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
Samsung PL120 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
Samsung PL120 Sports photography factors
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
Samsung PL120 Travel photography features
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography advice
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
33
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
31
very good max aperture (f)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung PL120
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung PL120
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung PL120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution - 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) ()
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) -
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Storage slots 1 -
Cost at launch $606 $150