Samsung NX11 vs Samsung PL120
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched December 2010
- Replaced the Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20
(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
- Revealed January 2011
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Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX11 vs Samsung PL120, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the NX11 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX11 was brought out about the same time to the PL120 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX11 scores versus the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung PL120
| NX11 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung NX11
| PL120 | NX11 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Samsung PL120
| NX11 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung NX11 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX11 compared to the PL120.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and PL120 is 80 and 99 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and PL120.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX11 will resolve greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Samsung NX11 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung NX11 | Samsung PL120 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-12-28 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | () |
| Total lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 file 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (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 | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 553 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BP1130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | - |
| Price at release | $626 | $150 |