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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PL120 was manufactured about the same time to the ST90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the PL120 matches up versus the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung ST90

 PL120 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung PL120

 ST90 PL120 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung ST90

 PL120 ST90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the PL120 against the ST90.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and ST90 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and ST90.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography details
Samsung ST90 Street photography details
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Travel photography highlights
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
33
good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST90 Vlogging highlights
31
good max aperture (f)
comes with external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung ST90
 Samsung PL120Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL120 Samsung ST90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO - -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse feature
Storage slots - 1
Price at release $150 $150