Samsung PL170 vs Sony A7S II

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung PL170 vs Sony A7S II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The PL170 was introduced 5 years prior to the A7S II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the PL170 matches up against the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL170 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL170 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the PL170 versus the A7S II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and A7S II is 99 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and A7S II.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PL170 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung PL170 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older PL170 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.