Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung PL120

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung PL120, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was announced 16 months after the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX1000 grades versus the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1000 and the PL120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and PL120.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1000 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX1000 should have an edge in sensor innovation.