Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-5N

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very close but the PL120 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The PL120 was released 9 months prior to the NEX-5N and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PL120 grades versus the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 has got outer 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) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL120 versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the PL120 against the NEX-5N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and NEX-5N is 99 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and NEX-5N.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PL120 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5N will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older PL120 will be behind in sensor tech.