Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST700
99 Imaging
39 Features
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99 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PL170 was unveiled at a similar time to the ST700 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the PL170 grades against the ST700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung ST700
PL170 | ST700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung PL170
ST700 | PL170 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Samsung ST700
PL170 | ST700 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have 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") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the PL170 against the ST700.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and ST700 is 99 and 99 respectively.
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and ST700.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration.
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Samsung PL170 | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung PL170 | Samsung ST700 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | - | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | () |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $175 | $280 |