Samsung PL120 vs Sony H400

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung PL120 vs Sony H400, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was brought out 4 years prior to the H400 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the PL120 scores versus the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 has outer 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) whilst the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL120 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the PL120 compared to the H400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and H400 is 99 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and H400.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.