Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 II

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony RX100 II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The PL120 was released 3 years before the RX100 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the PL120 grades vs the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 offers physical 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) whilst the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung PL120 versus Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the PL120 versus the RX100 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and RX100 II is 99 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and RX100 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PL120 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.