Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The PL120 was announced very close to the ST30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the PL120 matches up versus the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the PL120 compared to the ST30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and ST30 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung PL120 will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.