Samsung PL170 vs Sony a5100
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched August 2014
- Previous Model is Sony a5000
Samsung PL170 vs Sony a5100 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung PL170 and Sony a5100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PL170 was launched 4 years before the a5100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PL170 grades versus the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung PL170 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 & Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sony a5100
PL170 | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung PL170
a5100 | PL170 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 44 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sony a5100
PL170 | a5100 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung PL170 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL170 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Samsung PL170 and Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the PL170 vs the a5100.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and a5100 is 99 and 89 respectively.
Samsung PL170 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and a5100.
All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL170 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony a5100 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL170 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung PL170 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Samsung PL170 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung PL170 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-08-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 179 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | () | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 283g (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $175 | $448 |