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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX30

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the PL120 scores vs the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony TX30

 PL120 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung PL120

 TX30 PL120 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony TX30

 PL120 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 features outer 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) whilst the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the PL120 versus the TX30.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and TX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and TX30.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX30 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL120
Street photography with Sony TX30
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Sony TX30
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fast max aperture (f)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
31
fast max aperture (f)
comes with microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony TX30
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Time lapse feature
Storage slots - One
Price at launch $150 $230