Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB350F

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB350F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was released 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PL120 grades versus the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 has physical 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 WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the PL120 and the WB350F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and WB350F is 99 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and WB350F.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB350F to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.