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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung PL170 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung PL170 and Samsung SL102, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was announced 2 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the PL170 grades versus the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung SL102

 PL170 SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung PL170

 SL102 PL170 

Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Samsung SL102

 PL170 SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL170 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL170 vs the SL102.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and SL102 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and SL102.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung PL170 to offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent PL170 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL170 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL170
Street photography with Samsung SL102
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL170 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL170 Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
39
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
great max aperture (f)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL170 and Samsung SL102
 Samsung PL170Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL170 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $175 $130