Samsung PL120 vs Sony S930

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung PL120 and Sony S930, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was introduced 2 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the PL120 grades versus the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 features physical 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) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL120 and Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the PL120 and the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and S930 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and S930.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung PL120 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher PL120 should have an edge in sensor innovation.