Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB850F

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB850F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was announced 12 months prior to the WB850F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the PL120 matches up vs the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 provides physical measurements 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 WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 and the WB850F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and WB850F is 99 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and WB850F.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.