Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL320
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL320 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB1000
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL320 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe PL170 was unveiled 23 months after the TL320 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the PL170 matches up vs the TL320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL320. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung TL320
PL170 | TL320 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung PL170
TL320 | PL170 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL320
PL170 | TL320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung PL170 enjoys outer 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) while the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the PL170 compared to the TL320.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and TL320 is 99 and 98 respectively.
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and TL320.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger PL170 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Samsung PL170 | Samsung TL320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung PL170 | Samsung TL320 |
Also Known as | - | WB1000 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $175 | $380 |