Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below is a complete review of the Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX10 IV, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") come with different sensor size.

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The PL120 was manufactured 7 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the PL120 matches up against the RX10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 enjoys physical 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) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the PL120 and the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and RX10 IV is 99 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PL120 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 IV will provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older PL120 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.