Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93
99 Imaging
39 Features
20 Overall
31
97 Imaging
39 Features
20 Overall
31
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL170 and Samsung ST93. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung ST93
| PL170 | ST93 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung PL170
| ST93 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Samsung ST93
| PL170 | ST93 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | April 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and ST93 is 99 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
| Samsung PL170 | Samsung 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 | - |
