Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL170

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung CL5 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and PL170 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was brought out 22 months earlier than the PL170 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the CL5 scores against the PL170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Samsung CL5 and Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the CL5 versus the PL170.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and PL170.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung PL170 will offer greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.