Samsung PL170 vs Sony A7S

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung PL170 versus Sony A7S, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The PL170 was revealed 4 years prior to the A7S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the PL170 scores vs the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL170 and Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 enjoys external dimensions 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 Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Samsung PL170 versus Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the PL170 against the A7S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and A7S is 99 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and A7S.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PL170 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung PL170 will render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older PL170 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.