Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST95

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was introduced around the same time to the ST95 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the PL120 grades versus the ST95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 & Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 enjoys 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 ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung ST95 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the PL120 vs the ST95.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and ST95 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and ST95.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST95 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.