Samsung PL120 vs Sony W310

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was revealed 13 months after the W310 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the PL120 grades vs the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 comes with outside dimensions 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) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL120 versus Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the PL120 and the W310.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and W310 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and W310.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger PL120 will have an edge in sensor innovation.