Samsung NX20 vs Samsung PL120

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX20 versus Samsung PL120, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NX20 was brought out 16 months later than the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX20 scores versus the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX20 vs the PL120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and PL120 is 83 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and PL120.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.