Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX1

Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung PL120 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.

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The PL120 was launched 18 months later than the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the PL120 scores vs the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 offers external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 and the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and WX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and WX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL120 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL120 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher PL120 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.