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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung PL170 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung PL170 and Samsung ST150F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was revealed 24 months prior to the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the PL170 grades against the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung ST150F

 PL170 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung PL170

 ST150F PL170 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Samsung ST150F

 PL170 ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung PL170 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the PL170 versus the ST150F.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and ST150F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and ST150F.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older PL170 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL170
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL170 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL170 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
39
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL170 and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung PL170Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL170 Samsung ST150F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $175 $300