Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony A35
PL120 | A35 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung PL120
A35 | PL120 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony A35
PL120 | A35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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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 |