Samsung PL120 vs Sony W690

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung PL120 vs Sony W690, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was brought out 13 months before the W690 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the PL120 grades versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the PL120 versus the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and W690 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and W690.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W690 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.