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Samsung PL120 vs Sony S950

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung PL120 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony S950 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung PL120 vs Sony S950, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was released 23 months after the S950 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the PL120 matches up versus the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony S950

 PL120 S950 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung PL120

 S950 PL120 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony S950

 PL120 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the PL120 vs the S950.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and S950 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and S950.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent PL120 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
Sony S950 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography features
Sony S950 Street photography features
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Sony S950
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography information
Sony S950 Landscape photography information
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging factors
Sony S950 Vlogging factors
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
9
can't record video
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony S950
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots - 1
Retail pricing $150 $130