Samsung PL120 vs Sony A450

Lets look more closely at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony A450, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the PL120 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The PL120 was revealed 13 months later than the A450 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the PL120 scores against the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 has physical dimensions 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 A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the PL120 vs the A450.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and A450 is 99 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and A450.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The PL120 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The newer PL120 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.