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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TF1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung PL120 vs Sony TF1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PL120 was announced 3 years earlier than the TF1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the PL120 scores versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony TF1

 PL120 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung PL120

 TF1 PL120 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony TF1

 PL120 TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 offers external measurements 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) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the PL120 compared to the TF1.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and TF1 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and TF1.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TF1 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older PL120 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
26
decent MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
weather sealing
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
33
great max aperture (f)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
31
great max aperture (f)
comes with microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
33
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony TF1
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - 1
Price at launch $150 $266