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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W510

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung PL120 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was introduced within a month of the W510 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the PL120 matches up against the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W510

 PL120 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung PL120

 W510 PL120 

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W510

 PL120 W510 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the PL120 and the W510.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and W510 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and W510.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL120 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony W510
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - 1
Retail price $150 $99