Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL170

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung PL170, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was announced 5 years prior to the PL170 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX-10 scores vs the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 comes with external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 compared to the PL170.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and PL170 is 59 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and PL170.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung PL170 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.