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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W330

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W330 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung PL120 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was released 13 months after the W330 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the PL120 matches up vs the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W330

 PL120 W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung PL120

 W330 PL120 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W330

 PL120 W330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 enjoys physical measurements 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 W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL120 and Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the PL120 versus the W330.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and W330 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and W330.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger PL120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
Portrait photography with Sony W330
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography advice
Sony W330 Street photography advice
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fast max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
31
fast max aperture (f)
comes with microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony W330
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots - Single
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