Samsung PL120 vs Sony W220

Lets look closer at the Samsung PL120 vs Sony W220, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was unveiled 2 years after the W220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the PL120 scores vs the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 features outside 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) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL120 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the PL120 and the W220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and W220 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and W220.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung PL120 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer PL120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.