Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL120

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX1 and Samsung PL120, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was launched 3 years after the PL120 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX1 matches up vs the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1 and Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1 versus the PL120.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and PL120 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and PL120.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent NX1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.