Samsung PL170 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung PL170 and Sony NEX-C3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very similar but the PL170 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The PL170 was manufactured 7 months prior to the NEX-C3 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the PL170 matches up versus the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL170 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung PL170 features outer 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 NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL170 and Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the PL170 and the NEX-C3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and NEX-C3 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The PL170 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged PL170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.