Samsung PL120 vs Sony W560

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.