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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W350

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W350 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung PL120 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was introduced 13 months later than the W350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the PL120 grades vs the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W350

 PL120 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung PL120

 W350 PL120 

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W350

 PL120 W350 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 comes with outer 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 W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the PL120 vs the W350.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and W350 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and W350.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer PL120 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL120
Sports photography with Sony W350
26
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
71
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
Landscape photography with Sony W350
33
very good max aperture (f)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
31
very good max aperture (f)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony W350
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots - Single
Launch cost $150 $200