Samsung PL120 vs Sony A55

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung PL120 vs Sony A55, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly similar but the PL120 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The PL120 was unveiled 5 months later than the A55 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the PL120 matches up against the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 & Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 offers 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) while the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the PL120 versus the A55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and A55 is 99 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and A55.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL120 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A55 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.