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Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2004
  • Replacement is Nikon D80
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon D70 versus Samsung PL170, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the D70 (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The D70 was announced 7 years before the PL170 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D70 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D70 scores against the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Samsung PL170

 D70 PL170 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Nikon D70

 PL170 D70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2004More modern by 82 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Samsung PL170

 D70 PL170 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D70 provides outside measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the D70 versus the PL170.

Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70 and PL170 is 61 and 99 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D70 and PL170.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D70 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung PL170 will produce more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged D70 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography advice
53
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography info
Samsung PL170 Street photography info
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 Sports photography features
Samsung PL170 Sports photography features
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
27
MP count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70 Travel photography features
Samsung PL170 Travel photography features
43
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL170 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Samsung PL170
 Nikon D70Samsung PL170
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D70 Samsung PL170
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2004-04-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 130 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679g (1.50 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 529 not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $296 $175