Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650
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![Samsung PL120 front Samsung PL120 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-PL120/Samsung-PL120-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650/Sony-W650-front.jpg)
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony W650, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
The PL120 was released 12 months earlier than the W650 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the PL120 scores against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W650
PL120 | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung PL120
W650 | PL120 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W650
PL120 | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL120 versus the W650.
![Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 size comparison Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL120-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and W650 is 99 and 96 respectively.
![Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL120-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and W650.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-PL120-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL120-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical 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 life | - | 220 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | - | 1 |
Launch pricing | $150 | $140 |