Samsung PL170 vs Samsung SL30

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung SL30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was launched 23 months after the SL30 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the PL170 scores vs the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL170 features outside 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) and the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the PL170 against the SL30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and SL30 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and SL30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger PL170 provides a benefit in sensor tech.