Samsung PL120 vs Sony A7c

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung PL120 and Sony A7c, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The PL120 was manufactured 10 years prior to the A7c and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the PL120 scores versus the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL120 and Sony A7c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 and the A7c.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and A7c is 99 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and A7c.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL120 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7c will provide more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older PL120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.