Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung PL120 versus Sony RX100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The PL120 was introduced 20 months before the RX100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the PL120 grades against the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 provides exterior 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) while the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 compared to the RX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and RX100 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and RX100.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 will produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged PL120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.