Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX100

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The PL120 was brought out 3 years earlier than the QX100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the PL120 matches up against the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 features outer 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 QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the PL120 against the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and QX100 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and QX100.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PL120 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony QX100 will result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older PL120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.