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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W610

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung PL120 and Sony W610, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W610 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PL120 scores against the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W610

 PL120 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung PL120

 W610 PL120 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W610

 PL120 W610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the PL120 against the W610.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and W610 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and W610.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged PL120 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony W610
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots - Single
Retail cost $150 $200