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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(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
Sony W650
(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").

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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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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W650

 PL120 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung PL120

 W650 PL120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W650

 PL120 W650 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography information
Sony W650 Travel photography information
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (124g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W650 Landscape photography highlights
33
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
31
great maximum aperture (f)
does have external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony W650
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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