Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX10

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung PL120 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was launched 7 months prior to the TX10 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the PL120 grades against the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the PL120 compared to the TX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and TX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and TX10.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX10 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.