Samsung PL120 vs Sony A57
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
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Below, we are evaluating the Samsung PL120 and Sony A57, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is fairly similar but the PL120 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe PL120 was announced 20 months before the A57 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PL120 scores vs the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony A57
| PL120 | A57 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung PL120
| A57 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony A57
| PL120 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the PL120 against the A57.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and A57 is 99 and 64 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and A57.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL120 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A57 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Samsung PL120 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung PL120 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-09-13 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | () | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 618 grams (1.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 550 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | - | 1 |
| Launch price | $150 | $1,000 |