Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 vs Samsung PL120

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 and the Samsung PL120, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung PL120 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 0 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
      4. Advantage of Samsung PL120
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 and Samsung PL120.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 over Samsung PL120.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 vs Samsung PL120
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 0

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      Sony W620
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W310
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W730
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W380
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W370
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W550
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W710
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Advantage of Samsung PL120

      Samsung PL120
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung PL120 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 vs Samsung PL120
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 14.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4608 x 3456
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 2 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Microphone Input vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung PL120.

      Samsung PL170
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung PL200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung PL210
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Samsung PL120
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Samsung PL120
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung PL120 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Samsung PL120 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 0 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung PL120 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot. Samsung PL120 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung PL120. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 body has dimensions of 94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75") and Samsung PL120 body has dimensions of 94 x 54 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.13 x 0.75"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 weighs 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz) and Samsung PL120 weighs [].

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 and Samsung PL120

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 and Samsung PL120 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      POOR
      51
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      BAD
      35
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      GOOD
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      BAD
      19
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 and Samsung PL120 and give them scores of 52 and 33 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      33

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      BAD
      38
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      33
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

      Samsung PL120

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      BAD
      0
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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