Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX10V
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX10V 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX10V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe PL120 was revealed 13 months prior to the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the PL120 matches up vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony HX10V
| PL120 | HX10V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung PL120
| HX10V | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony HX10V
| PL120 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 has got exterior 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 HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the PL120 versus the HX10V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and HX10V is 99 and 91 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and HX10V.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX10V to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
| Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 234g (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 320 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | - | 1 |
| Price at launch | $150 | $616 |