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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Samsung PL120
(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
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung PL120, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX2000 was introduced 2 years after the PL120 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX2000 scores against the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung PL120

 NX2000 PL120 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung NX2000

 PL120 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung PL120

 NX2000 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 has physical dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX2000 vs the PL120.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and PL120 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and PL120.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX2000 will give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer NX2000 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
Samsung PL120 Street photography details
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than average (228g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL120 Sports photography advice
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than average (228 grams)
features focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
33
great max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
35
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
31
great max aperture (f)
includes microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung PL120
 Samsung NX2000Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX2000 Samsung PL120
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 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 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) -
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC -
Card slots 1 -
Pricing at launch $599 $150