Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung PL170
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Launched May 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung PL170 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HZ50W was revealed 8 months prior to the PL170 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ50W scores versus the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Samsung PL170. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung PL170
| HZ50W | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung HZ50W
| PL170 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | May 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung PL170
| HZ50W | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W has external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ50W vs the PL170.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and PL170 is 70 and 99 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and PL170.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Samsung PL170 |
| Alternative name | WB5500 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-05-03 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | SLB-11A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $250 | $175 |