Samsung NX mini vs Samsung PL170

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung NX mini and Samsung PL170, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and PL170 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was manufactured 3 years after the PL170 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX mini grades against the PL170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini & Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini has exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX mini and the PL170.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and PL170 is 93 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and PL170.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX mini because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will render greater detail due to its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX mini is going to have an edge in sensor tech.