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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W830

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W830 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W830 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung PL120 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was launched 4 years prior to the W830 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the PL120 grades versus the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony W830

 PL120 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung PL120

 W830 PL120 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony W830

 PL120 W830 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 comes with exterior 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 W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 compared to the W830.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and W830 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and W830.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W830 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older PL120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
Portrait photography with Sony W830
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
MP count good (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
Sony W830 Travel photography details
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
Landscape photography with Sony W830
33
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
31
great maximum aperture (f)
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony W830
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / 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 format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 122g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots - Single
Retail cost $150 $128