Samsung PL120 vs Sony a3500

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung PL120 and Sony a3500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The PL120 was launched 4 years before the a3500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the PL120 matches up against the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 offers outer 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) whilst the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 compared to the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and a3500 is 99 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and a3500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PL120 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony a3500 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.