Samsung PL120 vs Sony A7 III

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL120 versus Sony A7 III, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The PL120 was launched 8 years before the A7 III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the PL120 matches up versus the A7 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 provides outer dimensions 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) whilst the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL120 versus Sony A7 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the PL120 and the A7 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and A7 III is 99 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and A7 III.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PL120 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7 III will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older PL120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.