Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST150F

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung ST150F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was announced 24 months earlier than the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the PL120 scores vs the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 enjoys physical 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 ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung ST150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the PL120 versus the ST150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and ST150F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older PL120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.