Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-5T

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-5T, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty similar but the PL120 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The PL120 was manufactured 3 years before the NEX-5T and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the PL120 matches up versus the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the PL120 compared to the NEX-5T.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and NEX-5T is 99 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL120 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-5T will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.