Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX90V

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung PL120 and Sony HX90V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was launched 5 years earlier than the HX90V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the PL120 matches up versus the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the PL120 compared to the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and HX90V is 99 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and HX90V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX90V to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.