Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL100

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was brought out 2 years after the TL100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the PL120 scores versus the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the PL120 versus the TL100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and TL100 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and TL100.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung PL120 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent PL120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.