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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A450

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A450 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony A450

 PL120 A450 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung PL120

 A450 PL120 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony A450

 PL120 A450 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Samsung PL120 versus Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A450 size comparison

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

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography factors
Sony A450 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography info
Sony A450 Street photography info
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Sony A450
71
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
60
good battery (1,050 per charge)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
Landscape photography with Sony A450
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,050 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging highlights
Sony A450 Vlogging highlights
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
9
no video recording
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony A450
 Samsung PL120Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL120 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO - 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - 1
Retail pricing $150 $1,241