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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W730

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W730 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony W730, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was launched 24 months earlier than the W730 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the PL120 matches up versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W730

 PL120 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung PL120

 W730 PL120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
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Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W730

 PL120 W730 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 provides 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) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the PL120 versus the W730.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and W730 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and W730.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W730 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others (122g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography features
Sony W730 Travel photography features
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than others (122g)
offers touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
33
good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
31
good max aperture (f)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony W730
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 images
Battery format - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - 1
Retail cost $150 $138