Samsung PL120 vs Sony A300
99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30


64 Imaging
49 Features
45 Overall
47
Samsung PL120 vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Replacement is Sony A330

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A300 Overview
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.

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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony A300
PL120 | A300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2008 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung PL120
A300 | PL120 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony A300
PL120 | A300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A300 Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung PL120 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2008-01-30 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | () | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 632g (1.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Compact Flash |
Card slots | - | Single |
Retail cost | $150 | $0 |