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Samsung PL120 vs Sony T110

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T110 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony T110 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony T110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the T110 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was unveiled around the same time to the T110 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the PL120 grades versus the T110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony T110

 PL120 T110 

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Samsung PL120

 T110 PL120 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony T110

 PL120 T110 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony T110 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the PL120 against the T110.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and T110 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and T110.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony T110 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T110 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
Sony T110 as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL120
Sports photography with Sony T110
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
MP count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T110 as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
69
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T110 as a Landscape photography camera
33
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL120
Vlogging with Sony T110
31
very good max aperture (f)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
28
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony T110
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - Single
Price at launch $150 $199