Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX9
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung PL120 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe PL120 was unveiled 7 months later than the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the PL120 matches up against the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony TX9
| PL120 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung PL120
| TX9 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony TX9
| PL120 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 features exterior 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) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the PL120 and the TX9.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and TX9 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and TX9.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL120 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern PL120 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | - | One |
| Launch cost | $150 | $799 |