Samsung NX5 vs Samsung PL170

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung NX5 vs Samsung PL170, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was launched 7 months before the PL170 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX5 scores versus the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX5 versus the PL170.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and PL170 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and PL170.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL170 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.