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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony A35

 PL120 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung PL120

 A35 PL120 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony A35

 PL120 A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 size comparison

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

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
Portrait photography with Sony A35
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography advice
Sony A35 Street photography advice
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (415 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
58
lighter than average (415 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
33
great max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (440 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL120
Vlogging with Sony A35
31
great max aperture (f)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
lighter than average (415g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony A35
 Samsung PL120Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony SLT-A35
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-09-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - Single
Retail price $150 $598