Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST600

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung PL120 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was brought out 13 months later than the ST600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PL120 grades vs the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL120 and Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the PL120 and the ST600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and ST600 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and ST600.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern PL120 provides an edge in sensor technology.