Samsung NX100 vs Samsung PL120
88 Imaging
55 Features
54 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- Updated by Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung PL120
NX100 | PL120 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung NX100
PL120 | NX100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung PL120
NX100 | PL120 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | January 2011 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX100 | Samsung PL120 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-09-14 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | () |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | VGA AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282g (0.62 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 563 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
Card slots | One | - |
Cost at launch | $386 | $150 |