Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST6500

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was manufactured at a similar time to the ST6500 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PL170 grades vs the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL170 & Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL170 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the PL170 versus the ST6500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and ST6500 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and ST6500.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.