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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung PL170 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Samsung PL170
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB350F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was brought out 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the PL170 scores versus the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung WB350F

 PL170 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung PL170

 WB350F PL170 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Samsung WB350F

 PL170 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL170 has got exterior 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) whilst the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the PL170 versus the WB350F.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and WB350F is 99 and 90 respectively.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and WB350F.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older PL170 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL170 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
39
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL170 Vlogging features
Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL170 and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung PL170Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL170 Samsung WB350F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $175 $260