Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL170

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 21 months after the PL170 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has dimensions 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).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the PL170.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and PL170 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and PL170.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.