Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX350

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX350, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was announced 4 years prior to the WX350 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PL120 grades vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the PL120 compared to the WX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and WX350 is 99 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and WX350.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older PL120 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.