Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very close but the NX10 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was manufactured 9 months before the PL120 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX10 scores versus the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has measurements 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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX10 and the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and PL120 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and PL120.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX10 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.