Samsung PL120 vs Sony W570

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

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.

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

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.