Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX20

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung PL120 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was announced 13 months before the TX20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PL120 scores versus the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL120 versus Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL120 against the TX20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and TX20 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and TX20.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX20 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older PL120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.