Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST700

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung PL120 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was revealed very close to the ST700 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the PL120 grades versus the ST700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the PL120 versus the ST700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and ST700 is 99 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and ST700.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST700 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.