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Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung PL120 versus Sony HX9V, 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 HX9V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was introduced 6 months prior to the HX9V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the PL120 matches up vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony HX9V

 PL120 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung PL120

 HX9V PL120 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony HX9V

 PL120 HX9V 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 offers external 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) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL120 versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the PL120 and the HX9V.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and HX9V is 99 and 91 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and HX9V.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX9V to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL120
Street photography with Sony HX9V
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (245 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
33
good max aperture (f)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL120
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
31
good max aperture (f)
comes with mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony HX9V
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots - 1
Retail price $150 $328