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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was launched 24 months prior to the WB800F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PL120 scores against the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung WB800F

 PL120 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung PL120

 WB800F PL120 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB800F

 PL120 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 offers outside 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 WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the PL120 against the WB800F.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and WB800F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and WB800F.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
33
very good max aperture (f)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
31
very good max aperture (f)
comes with external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung PL120Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL120 Samsung WB800F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots - Single
Cost at launch $150 $300