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Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony WX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony WX9

 PL120 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung PL120

 WX9 PL120 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony WX9

 PL120 WX9 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX9 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography advice
Sony WX9 Travel photography advice
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
33
very good max aperture (f)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
31
very good max aperture (f)
includes external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony WX9
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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