Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX80
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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On this page, we are comparing the Samsung PL120 and Sony WX80, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe PL120 was released 24 months earlier than the WX80 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the PL120 scores vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony WX80
| PL120 | WX80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung PL120
| WX80 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony WX80
| PL120 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need 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") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the PL120 vs the WX80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and WX80 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and WX80.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 124g (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | - | One |
| Launch price | $150 | $276 |