Samsung PL120 vs Sony A550

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony A550, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very similar but the PL120 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The PL120 was brought out 14 months later than the A550 making 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 A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the PL120 grades versus the A550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony A550 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the PL120 compared to the A550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and A550 is 99 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and A550.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The PL120 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The fresher PL120 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.