Samsung PL120 with Leica X1 Comparison

Samsung PL120 and Leica X1 Main Features

  • January, 2011
  • December, 2009
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • -
  • 35 mm (1x) F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 0 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • -
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 94 x 54 x 19 mm, 87g.
  • 124 x 60 x 32 mm, 306g.
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Samsung PL120 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
20
Value for money score
44
Portability score
51
Overall score
25

Leica X1 Scores


Imaging score
39
Features score
39
Value for money score
58
Portability score
93
Overall score
46

Leica X1 with Samsung PL120 Overview


Let's compare Samsung PL120 with Leica X1. The first model related to Ultracompact, the second to Large Sensor Compact cameras. Samsung PL120 was released in 2011, and Leica X1 in 2009. PL120 is newer, which is a plus. X1 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of PL120 is greater than that of X1. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (X1), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Samsung PL120 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PL120 X1
Brand Samsung Leica
Model PL120 X1
Announced January, 2011 December, 2009
Body Type Ultracompact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 30
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 APS-C
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4272 x 2856
Max Native ISO 3200 3200
Min Native ISO 0 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 None
Video Formats
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 87 g 306 g
Physical Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19 mm 124 x 60 x 32 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC card
Storage Slots 0 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

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20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

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20MP | 1 CMOS | fixed lens mount

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