Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung PL170

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung PL170, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was announced 16 months later than the PL170 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX1000 grades against the PL170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1000 versus the PL170.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and PL170 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and PL170.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.