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Samsung PL120 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Samsung PL120 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung PL120 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL120 was released 10 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the PL120 scores versus the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung PL120

		

		

			
 ZV-1 PL120 
ReleasedMay 2020January 2011Newer by 114 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 has outside 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 ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Samsung PL120 and Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 versus the ZV-1.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and ZV-1 is 99 and 88 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung PL120 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and ZV-1.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony ZV-1 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Samsung PL120 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung PL120 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung PL120 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
28
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Samsung PL120 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
49
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung PL120 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
26
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 fixed focal length (()mm)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
71
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 offers tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
71
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fast max aperture (f)
 no Timelapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
81
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
 fast max aperture (f)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (()mm)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse function
70
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
31
 fast max aperture (f)
 includes microphone socket
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
86
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic socket
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung PL120Sony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL120 Sony ZV-1
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2020-05-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight - 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots - 1
Price at release $150 $750