Samsung PL120 vs Sony A580

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung PL120 and Sony A580, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the PL120 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The PL120 was manufactured 4 months before the A580 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PL120 scores against the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the PL120 vs the A580.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and A580 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and A580.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A580 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.