Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX30V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony HX30V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was announced 13 months earlier than the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PL120 grades vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the PL120 versus the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and HX30V is 99 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and HX30V.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX30V to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged PL120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.