Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 III

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.