Samsung PL120 vs Sony A350

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung PL120 and Sony A350, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly close but the PL120 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The PL120 was launched 2 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the PL120 grades vs the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 has external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL120 and Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the PL120 against the A350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and A350 is 99 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and A350.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The PL120 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The younger PL120 should have a benefit in sensor technology.