Samsung PL120 vs Sony A57

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.

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The 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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Samsung PL120 and Sony A57 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.