Samsung PL170 vs Sony A6000

Below, we are matching up the Samsung PL170 vs Sony A6000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The PL170 was revealed 4 years prior to the A6000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the PL170 matches up against the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL170 and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL170 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL170 vs Sony A6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the PL170 vs the A6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and A6000 is 99 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and A6000.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PL170 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6000 will give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older PL170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.