Clicky

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W710

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung PL120 and Sony W710, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The PL120 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the W710 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PL120 matches up versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W710

 PL120 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung PL120

 W710 PL120 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W710

 PL120 W710 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 provides external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL120 and Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the PL120 and the W710.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and W710 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W710 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Sony W710
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (114g)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
33
fast max aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
31
fast max aperture (f)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
34
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony W710
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 - 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots - 1
Launch cost $150 $90