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Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX10

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX10 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 QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung PL120 versus Sony QX10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was manufactured 3 years prior to the QX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the PL120 matches up versus the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony QX10

 PL120 QX10 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung PL120

 QX10 PL120 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony QX10

 PL120 QX10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 enjoys external 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) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the PL120 against the QX10.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and QX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and QX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL120
Street photography with Sony QX10
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (105g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
26
good MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
71
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
supports touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
33
good maximum aperture (f)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging information
Sony QX10 Vlogging information
31
good maximum aperture (f)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (105g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic port
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony QX10
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Ultracompact Lens-style
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-09-04
Body design Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" -
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots - 1
Retail price $150 $250