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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL120 was unveiled 18 months later than the TX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the PL120 scores against the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony TX1

 PL120 TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung PL120

 TX1 PL120 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony TX1

 PL120 TX1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 provides exterior 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) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the PL120 versus the TX1.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and TX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL120 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung PL120 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger PL120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL120
Street photography with Sony TX1
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Sony TX1
71
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony TX1
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 - 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots - Single
Pricing at release $150 $350