Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST80

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was launched 13 months later than the ST80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the PL170 scores versus the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL170 & Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL170 has got outer measurements 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 ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL170 against the ST80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and ST80 is 99 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and ST80.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung PL170 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer PL170 should have an edge in sensor technology.