Samsung PL120 vs Sony A300

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony A300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and A300 (10MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL120 was launched 2 years after the A300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PL120 matches up versus the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 has got outside measurements 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 A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony A300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the PL120 against the A300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and A300 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and A300.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL120 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung PL120 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent PL120 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.