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Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX10

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung PL120 versus Sony WX10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was brought out about the same time to the WX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the PL120 grades vs the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony WX10

 PL120 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung PL120

 WX10 PL120 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony WX10

 PL120 WX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 has outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the PL120 and the WX10.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and WX10 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and WX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX10 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography info
Sony WX10 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL120
Street photography with Sony WX10
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
26
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Sony WX10
71
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony WX10
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - Single
Retail pricing $150 $200