Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung PL170

Below is a extended review of the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung PL170, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 6 years earlier than the PL170 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX-1S grades versus the PL170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S features external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has proportions 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 GX-1S vs Samsung PL170 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1S against the PL170.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and PL170 is 68 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and PL170.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung PL170 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor tech.