Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX5

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung PL120 versus Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was released 7 months later than the WX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the PL120 grades versus the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL120 versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 vs the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and WX5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and WX5.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung PL120 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent PL120 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.