Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung PL120 and Sony NEX-5R, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly similar but the PL120 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe PL120 was launched 20 months earlier than the NEX-5R making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the PL120 matches up versus the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony NEX-5R
PL120 | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung PL120
NEX-5R | PL120 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony NEX-5R
PL120 | NEX-5R | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Look at the Samsung PL120 and Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL120 and the NEX-5R.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and NEX-5R is 99 and 89 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and NEX-5R.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL120 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL120 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | () | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | - | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | - | 1 |
Cost at release | $150 | $750 |