Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX80

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

Analyze the Samsung PL120 and Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.