Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung PL120

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung PL120, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 2 years later than the PL120 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy NX grades against the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX against the PL120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and PL120 is 82 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and PL120.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.