Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX200V

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was revealed 13 months earlier than the TX200V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the PL120 scores vs the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 offers exterior 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) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the PL120 compared to the TX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and TX200V is 99 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and TX200V.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older PL120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.