Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170
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Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D70 and Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D70 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Samsung PL170
D70 | PL170 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Nikon D70
PL170 | D70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | April 2004 | More modern by 82 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 130k | Sharper display (+100k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D70 and Samsung PL170
D70 | PL170 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Nikon D70 versus Samsung PL170 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70 and PL170 is 61 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D70 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
Nikon D70 | Samsung PL170 | |
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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 |