Samsung PL120 vs Sony a1

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung PL120 and Sony a1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The PL120 was introduced 11 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the PL120 matches up against the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL120 and Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the PL120 vs the a1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and a1 is 99 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and a1.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL120 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony a1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged PL120 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.