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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX20

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony TX20

 PL120 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung PL120

 TX20 PL120 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony TX20

 PL120 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX20 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL120
Street photography with Sony TX20
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography details
Sony TX20 Sports photography details
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
72
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
weather sealing
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
Sony TX20 Landscape photography details
33
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging info
Sony TX20 Vlogging info
31
very good max aperture (f)
comes with mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony TX20
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots - One
Pricing at release $150 $330