Samsung NX100 vs Samsung PL120

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung PL120, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The NX100 was announced 3 months prior to the PL120 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX100 scores versus the PL120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX100 and the PL120.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and PL120 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and PL120.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX100 will provide extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.