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Samsung PL120 vs Sony H50

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung PL120 and Sony H50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was revealed 24 months after the H50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the PL120 matches up versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony H50

 PL120 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung PL120

 H50 PL120 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony H50

 PL120 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 features external 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) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 against the H50.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and H50 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and H50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL120 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern PL120 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (547g)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
33
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
34
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
31
good max aperture (f)
includes external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony H50
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots - 1
Retail pricing $150 $80