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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung PL170 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93 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 ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was revealed 3 months prior to the ST93 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PL170 matches up against the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung ST93

 PL170 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung PL170

 ST93 PL170 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Samsung ST93

 PL170 ST93 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL170 has physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the PL170 against the ST93.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and ST93 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and ST93.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL170 Street photography factors
Samsung ST93 Street photography factors
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL170 Sports photography info
Samsung ST93 Sports photography info
27
MP count good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL170 Travel photography info
Samsung ST93 Travel photography info
71
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
70
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL170 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
39
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL170
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL170 and Samsung ST93
 Samsung PL170Samsung ST93
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL170 Samsung ST93
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $175 -