Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX50V

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was unveiled 3 years before the HX50V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the PL120 matches up vs the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 has got outer measurements 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) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL120 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the PL120 against the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and HX50V is 99 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and HX50V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.