Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the PL120 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The PL120 was brought out 7 months before the NEX-C3 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the PL120 matches up versus the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 has got outside 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) while the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the PL120 against the NEX-C3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and NEX-C3 is 99 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.