Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX66

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was introduced 13 months prior to the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the PL120 matches up versus the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 comes with outer 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 TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the PL120 and the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and TX66.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX66 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged PL120 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.