Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35

Below, we are matching up the Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the PL120 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The PL120 was brought out 8 months before the A35 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the PL120 matches up against the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 features external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the PL120 versus the A35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and A35 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and A35.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PL120 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A35 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.