Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL120
90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
59
99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced February 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX100
- New Model is Samsung NX210
(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
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX200 versus Samsung PL120, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX200 was unveiled 14 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 NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX200 scores against the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung PL120
NX200 | PL120 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 14 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung NX200
PL120 | NX200 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung PL120
NX200 | PL120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 features external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX200 versus Samsung PL120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX200 vs the PL120.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and PL120.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX200 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX200 will produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX200 | Samsung PL120 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | () |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 223g (0.49 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 618 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | - |
Launch price | $818 | $150 |