Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 V

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The PL120 was manufactured 6 years before the RX100 V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the PL120 scores versus the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the PL120 versus the RX100 V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and RX100 V is 99 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PL120 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will result in more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older PL120 will be behind in sensor innovation.