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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WB35F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the PL120 scores against the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung WB35F

 PL120 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung PL120

 WB35F PL120 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB35F

 PL120 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around 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") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the PL120 vs the WB35F.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and WB35F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB35F to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
26
MP count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
33
good max aperture (f)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
31
good max aperture (f)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung PL120Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL120 Samsung WB35F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP70A
Time lapse feature
Storage media - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots - 1
Launch price $150 $130