Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB50F

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung PL170 and Samsung WB50F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. The resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the PL170 grades versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 has got 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 WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL170 and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the PL170 versus the WB50F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and WB50F is 99 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and WB50F.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older PL170 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.