Samsung PL170 vs Sony A450

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung PL170 and Sony A450, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the PL170 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The PL170 was brought out 13 months later than the A450 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the PL170 scores vs the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL170 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL170 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the PL170 compared to the A450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and A450 is 99 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and A450.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL170 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung PL170 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent PL170 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.