Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX70

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").

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The 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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

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.

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.