Canon T6s vs Samsung PL170

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon T6s and Samsung PL170, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the T6s (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The T6s was manufactured 4 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon T6s being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the T6s scores versus the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are available at Canon T6s Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6s offers outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon T6s and Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the T6s and the PL170.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and PL170 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6s and PL170.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The T6s because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon T6s will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern T6s will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.