Samsung PL120 vs Sony W330

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.