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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W370

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung PL120 and Sony W370, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was manufactured 13 months later than the W370 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PL120 grades versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W370

 PL120 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung PL120

 W370 PL120 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W370

 PL120 W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 features external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the PL120 and the W370.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and W370 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and W370.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger PL120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
58
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
33
great max aperture (f)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
31
great max aperture (f)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony W370
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots - One
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