Samsung PL120 vs Sony A68

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung PL120 and Sony A68, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The PL120 was announced 5 years prior to the A68 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the PL120 grades versus the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the PL120 versus the A68.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and A68 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and A68.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL120 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A68 will resolve greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.