Samsung PL120 vs Sony A7S III

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.