Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL202

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung SL202, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was brought out 23 months later than the SL202 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the PL170 grades vs the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung SL202 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the PL170 against the SL202.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and SL202 is 99 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and SL202.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern PL170 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.