Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX9V

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.