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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 NX10 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung PL120

 NX10 PL120 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung NX10

 PL120 NX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011April 2010Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung PL120

 NX10 PL120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

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

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
73
manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX10
Street photography with Samsung PL120
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Samsung PL120
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
63
great battery pack (400 shots)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography info
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
33
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL120 Vlogging factors
24
comes with face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
31
good maximum aperture (f)
has mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung PL120
 Samsung NX10Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX10 Samsung PL120
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-04-07 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots Single -
Launch pricing $626 $150