Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB800F

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung PL170 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was manufactured 24 months before the WB800F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the PL170 matches up against the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 offers 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) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL170 and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the PL170 against the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and WB800F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and WB800F.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged PL170 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.