Samsung PL120 vs Sony A380

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony A380, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the PL120 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The PL120 was released 17 months after the A380 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the PL120 scores against the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 features physical 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 A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony A380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the PL120 against the A380.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and A380 is 99 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and A380.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The PL120 provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more recent PL120 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.