Reasons to choose PL20
Released in 2011, PL20 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.2 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung PL20
vs Samsung ST90
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PL2028 mm²
ST90- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PL20 and ST90 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
PL20MetricST90
14.2 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.42 µmPixel pitch1.42 µm
2 µm²Pixel area2.02 µm²
49.9 MP/cm²Pixel density49.54 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
—Weight121 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLithium-Ion BP70 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PL20 and ST90 have the same sensor area. The PL20 has the lighter body. The PL20 has the higher effective resolution. The PL20 and ST90 were both released in 2011. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose ST90
Released in 2011, ST90 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 121 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.