Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL100

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was manufactured 2 years after the TL100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the PL170 grades versus the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the PL170 vs the TL100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and TL100 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and TL100.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung PL170 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer PL170 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.