Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL170

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL170, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was launched 3 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX1 scores versus the PL170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 has got outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL170 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX1 vs the PL170.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and PL170 is 66 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and PL170.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.