Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB150F

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was manufactured 12 months before the WB150F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the PL170 grades against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL170 & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL170 enjoys 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) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the PL170 and the WB150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and WB150F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and WB150F.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung PL170 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older PL170 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.