Samsung PL120 vs Sony A230
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A230 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Samsung PL120 vs Sony A230, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe PL120 was released 20 months after the A230 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PL120 grades against the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony A230 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony A230
PL120 | A230 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | May 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung PL120
A230 | PL120 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony A230
PL120 | A230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check out the Samsung PL120 vs Sony A230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the PL120 against the A230.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and A230 is 99 and 69 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and A230.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PL120 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung PL120 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer PL120 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A230 Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL120 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | () | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 490g (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | - | 1 |
Price at launch | $150 | $569 |