Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70
99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
35
Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Samsung PL120 versus Sony H70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe PL120 was released about the same time to the H70 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the PL120 matches up vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony H70
PL120 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung PL120
H70 | PL120 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony H70
PL120 | H70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 features external 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) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Samsung PL120 versus Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the PL120 compared to the H70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and H70 is 99 and 93 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and H70.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | - | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | $199 |