Samsung PL170 vs Sony A560

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung PL170 vs Sony A560, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly close but the PL170 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL170 was manufactured 5 months later than the A560 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the PL170 matches up vs the A560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL170 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL170 vs Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the PL170 against the A560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and A560 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and A560.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PL170 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung PL170 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.