Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung PL170

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung PL170, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was revealed 5 years earlier than the PL170 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX-1L scores vs the PL170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L has physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has sizing 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).

Look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L against the PL170.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and PL170 is 69 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and PL170.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL170 will resolve more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.