Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe PL120 was launched around the same time to the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the PL120 grades against the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony WX9
PL120 | WX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung PL120
WX9 | PL120 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony WX9
PL120 | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 features external dimensions 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the PL120 and the WX9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and WX9.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX9 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | - | Single |
Cost at launch | $150 | $188 |