Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL170

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL170, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was launched 4 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX500 grades against the PL170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX500 vs the PL170.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and PL170 is 87 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and PL170.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX500 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX500 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger NX500 will have an advantage in sensor technology.