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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was released very close to the W570 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the PL120 scores vs the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W570

 PL120 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung PL120

 W570 PL120 

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W570

 PL120 W570 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the PL120 against the W570.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and W570 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and W570.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W570 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Sony W570
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
Sony W570 Landscape photography details
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony W570
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - 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 rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 - 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Card slots - 1
Retail price $150 $159