Samsung PL120 vs Sony a5000

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung PL120 versus Sony a5000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The PL120 was introduced 4 years before the a5000 which is quite a large gap 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 a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the PL120 matches up vs the a5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 comes with physical dimensions 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) whilst the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL120 versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 against the a5000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and a5000 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and a5000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony a5000 will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.