Samsung PL120 vs Sony A7S III
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
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- 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
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed July 2020
- Previous Model is Sony A7S II
Samsung PL120 vs Sony A7S III Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung PL120 and Sony A7S III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is pretty similar but the PL120 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PL120 was revealed 10 years before the A7S III which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the PL120 grades versus the A7S III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony A7S III
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung PL120
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Revealed | July 2020 | January 2011 | Newer by 116 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1210k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony A7S III
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung PL120 and Sony A7S III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the PL120 versus the A7S III.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and A7S III is 99 and 61 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and A7S III.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung PL120 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL120 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Class | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2020-07-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Min native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 759 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | () | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 699 gr (1.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 600 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | - | Two |
Launch price | $150 | $3,499 |