Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL240

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was revealed 13 months later than the TL240 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the PL170 matches up vs the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL170 versus the TL240.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and TL240 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and TL240.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL170 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger PL170 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.