Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL225

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was announced 17 months later than the TL225 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the PL120 matches up vs the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the PL120 compared to the TL225.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and TL225 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and TL225.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL120 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher PL120 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.