Samsung PL170 vs Samsung ST95

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was announced about the same time to the ST95 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the PL170 grades versus the ST95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 & Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL170 has got external dimensions 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) whilst the Samsung ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the PL170 against the ST95.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and ST95 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and ST95.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.