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Samsung PL170 Alternatives

The PL170 is rated #87 out of 151 in Ultracompact cameras. Here is a quick recap of the PL170.

16MP 1/2.3" n/a grams ()mm (f)
Samsung PL170 front thumbnailportrait30street50sports27travel71landscape39vlogging27
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
good max aperture (f)
good minimum ISO (0)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
can't use external flash
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have HDMI support
doesn't have headphone jack

Here are a few alternatives to the Samsung PL170 listed by their overall score. You are able to browse through a full review of any camera or a comparison with the Samsung PL170 by using the urls under each camera card. You can press on the symbol to take a look at a visual comparison or follow this link to view them all alongside each other.

#1 Fujifilm XQ2
12MP 2/3" 206 grams 25-100mm (f1.8-4.9)
Fujifilm XQ2 front thumbnailportrait43street62sports52travel64landscape56vlogging34
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
built in lens has zoom (25-100mm 4.0 x zoom)
fairly wide (25mm)
good battery pack (240 shots)
good max aperture (f1.8)
can't use external flash
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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#2 Fujifilm XQ1
12MP 2/3" 206 grams 25-100mm (f1.8-4.9)
Fujifilm XQ1 front thumbnailportrait43street62sports49travel64landscape56vlogging34
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
built in lens has zoom (25-100mm 4.0 x zoom)
fairly wide (25mm)
good battery pack (240 shots)
good max aperture (f1.8)
can't use external flash
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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#3 Sony TX66
18MP 1/2.3" 109 grams 26-130mm (f3.5-4.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front thumbnailportrait42street64sports49travel72landscape51vlogging36
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
boasts focus via touch
built-in touchscreen
built in lens has zoom (26-130mm 5.0 x zoom)
fairly wide (26mm)
can't use external flash
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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#4 Sony TX200V
18MP 1/2.3" 129 grams 28-140mm (f3.5-4.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front thumbnailportrait36street68sports49travel71landscape47vlogging35
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
boasts focus via touch
built-in touchscreen
built in lens has zoom (28-140mm 5.0 x zoom)
fairly wide (28mm)
can't use external flash
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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#5 Canon ELPH 360 HS
20MP 1/2.3" 147 grams 25-300mm (f3.6-7.0)
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front thumbnailportrait44street57sports37travel64landscape48vlogging33
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
built in lens has zoom (25-300mm 12.0 x zoom)
fairly wide (25mm)
good minimum ISO (80)
good MP (20 megapixels)
can't use external flash
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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#6 Canon ELPH 350 HS
20MP 1/2.3" 147 grams 25-300mm (f3.6-7.0)
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front thumbnailportrait39street57sports44travel69landscape48vlogging33
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
built in lens has zoom (25-300mm 12.0 x zoom)
fairly wide (25mm)
good battery pack (250 shots)
good minimum ISO (80)
can't use external flash
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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#7 Olympus TG-870
16MP 1/2.3" 221 grams 21-105mm (f3.5-5.7)
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front thumbnailportrait36street65sports51travel69landscape50vlogging32
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
built in lens has zoom (21-105mm 5.0 x zoom)
fairly wide (21mm)
good battery pack (300 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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#8 Sony TX20
16MP 1/2.3" 133 grams 25-100mm (f3.5-4.6)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front thumbnailportrait40street67sports50travel72landscape52vlogging35
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
boasts focus via touch
built-in touchscreen
built in lens has zoom (25-100mm 4.0 x zoom)
fairly wide (25mm)
can't use external flash
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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#9 Sony TX30
18MP 1/2.3" 141 grams 26-130mm (f3.5-4.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front thumbnailportrait39street64sports46travel69landscape51vlogging34
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
built-in touchscreen
built in lens has zoom (26-130mm 5.0 x zoom)
fairly wide (26mm)
good minimum ISO (80)
can't use external flash
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have HDMI support
doesn't have headphone jack
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