Samsung PL120 vs Sony A99

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung PL120 vs Sony A99, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The PL120 was announced 23 months before the A99 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the PL120 matches up versus the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 provides physical measurements 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) whilst the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL120 vs Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the PL120 vs the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and A99 is 99 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and A99.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 will show more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged PL120 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.