Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung PL120 and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL120 was released 8 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the PL120 grades against the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 comes with outer dimensions 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 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the PL120 compared to the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and RX100 VI is 99 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL120 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older PL120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.