Samsung PL120 vs Sony W370

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

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.

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

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.