Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX500

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung PL120 versus Sony WX500, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the PL120 grades versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 against the WX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and WX500 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and WX500.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL120 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.