Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 III
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Replaced the Sony RX100 II
- Later Model is Sony RX100 IV
Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Its time to look closer at the Samsung PL120 and Sony RX100 III, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") provide different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe PL120 was released 4 years prior to the RX100 III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PL120 scores against the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony RX100 III
PL120 | RX100 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Samsung PL120
RX100 III | PL120 | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 40 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony RX100 III
PL120 | RX100 III | |||
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Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 features external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung PL120 and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 compared to the RX100 III.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and RX100 III is 99 and 89 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and RX100 III.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged PL120 will be behind in sensor technology.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 290g (0.64 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | - | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | $748 |