Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB250F

Following is a complete review of the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was released 24 months earlier than the WB250F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the PL170 matches up versus the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the PL170 compared to the WB250F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and WB250F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and WB250F.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged PL170 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.