Samsung PL120 vs Sony QX30

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung PL120 versus Sony QX30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was introduced 4 years prior to the QX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the PL120 grades vs the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 offers outer dimensions 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) while the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Samsung PL120 versus Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 compared to the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and QX30 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and QX30.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony QX30 to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged PL120 will be behind in sensor innovation.