Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX70
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung PL120 and Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe PL120 was unveiled 13 months prior to the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the PL120 scores against the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony WX70
| PL120 | WX70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung PL120
| WX70 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony WX70
| PL120 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 has got outer 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) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Samsung PL120 and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the PL120 versus the WX70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and WX70 is 99 and 97 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and WX70.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX70 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older PL120 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | - | 240 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | - | One |
| Retail price | $150 | $242 |