Nikon Df vs Samsung PL170

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon Df vs Samsung PL170, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the Df (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Df (Full frame) and PL170 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Df was released 3 years after the PL170 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Df scores against the PL170 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Df and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Df Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Df comes with outside dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Df versus the PL170.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Df and PL170 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Df and PL170.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Df provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent Df provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.