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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was manufactured within a month of the W560 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the PL120 grades vs the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W560

 PL120 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung PL120

 W560 PL120 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W560

 PL120 W560 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 provides external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the PL120 compared to the W560.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and W560 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and W560.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography info
Sony W560 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL120
Street photography with Sony W560
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography advice
Sony W560 Sports photography advice
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging advice
Sony W560 Vlogging advice
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony W560
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - One
Retail cost $150 $139