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Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony RX100 VI

 PL120 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung PL120

 RX100 VI PL120 
IntroducedJune 2018January 2011Fresher by 90 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony RX100 VI

 PL120 RX100 VI 

Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

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

Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography information
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competitors in class (301g)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
low battery power (240 per charge)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
33
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
65
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL120
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
31
great maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
77
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic support
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2018-06-05
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO - 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 301g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots - 1
Launch cost $150 $1,198