Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL170

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL170, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and PL170 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was released 24 months later than the PL170 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX2F scores vs the PL170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F features physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX2F and the PL170.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and PL170 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and PL170.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX2F because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung PL170 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher EX2F will have an edge in sensor tech.