Samsung PL120 vs Samsung SL820

Let's look more closely at the Samsung PL120 and Samsung SL820, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was manufactured 23 months after the SL820 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the PL120 scores vs the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the PL120 versus the SL820.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and SL820 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and SL820.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung PL120 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger PL120 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.