Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX220

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the PL120 matches up vs the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL120 compared to the WX220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and WX220 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and WX220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX220 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.