Samsung PL120 vs Sony A58

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung PL120 vs Sony A58, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The PL120 was launched 3 years earlier than the A58 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the PL120 scores against the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the PL120 against the A58.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and A58 is 99 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and A58.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL120 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL120 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.