Samsung PL120 vs Sony S2000

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony S2000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was announced 13 months later than the S2000 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the PL120 matches up against the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 has outside 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) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL120 versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the PL120 compared to the S2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and S2000 is 99 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and S2000.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung PL120 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher PL120 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.