Samsung PL170 vs Sony A350

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung PL170 and Sony A350, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very close but the PL170 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The PL170 was introduced 2 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the PL170 matches up versus the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL170 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL170 enjoys physical 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 A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the PL170 against the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and A350 is 99 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and A350.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL170 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung PL170 will result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern PL170 should have an advantage in sensor tech.