Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung PL120

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 21 months later than the PL120 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the PL120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and PL120.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.