Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung PL120

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung PL120, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was manufactured 2 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX1100 scores against the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung PL120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 vs the PL120.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and PL120.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1100 will render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX1100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.