Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB30F

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WB30F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PL120 matches up versus the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the PL120 vs the WB30F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and WB30F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and WB30F.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older PL120 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.