Samsung PL120 vs Sony H90

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung PL120 vs Sony H90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was announced 13 months earlier than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the PL120 scores against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL120 vs Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the PL120 versus the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and H90 is 99 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H90 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.