Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL102

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL170 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Samsung PL170 and Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.