Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL170

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung PL170, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was introduced 3 years prior to the PL170 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX-20 matches up versus the PL170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 features outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has specifications 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).

Examine the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 versus the PL170.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and PL170 is 58 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and PL170.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung PL170 will give extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.