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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W810

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W810 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W810 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was unveiled 4 years before the W810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the PL120 matches up against the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W810

 PL120 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung PL120

 W810 PL120 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W810

 PL120 W810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the PL120 against the W810.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and W810 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and W810.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W810 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older PL120 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography information
Sony W810 Sports photography information
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography highlights
Sony W810 Travel photography highlights
71
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
Landscape photography with Sony W810
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
does have external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
32
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony W810
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots - 1
Launch price $150 $100