Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL170

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung DV150F and Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced 2 years after the PL170 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DV150F matches up versus the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the DV150F versus the PL170.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and PL170.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer DV150F provides an edge in sensor tech.