Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL120
75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Launched January 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX30 and Samsung PL120, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX30 was revealed 3 years after the PL120 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX30 matches up versus the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung PL120
NX30 | PL120 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung NX30
PL120 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung PL120
NX30 | PL120 |
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX30 and Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX30 vs the PL120.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and PL120 is 75 and 99 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and PL120.
To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX30 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX30 will result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern NX30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX30 | Samsung PL120 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-01-03 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMeIV | - |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | () |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1014 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1410 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | - |
Price at release | $699 | $150 |