Samsung PL170 vs Sony HX50V

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung PL170 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was announced 3 years prior to the HX50V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the PL170 matches up versus the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL170 features physical 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL170 vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the PL170 and the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and HX50V is 99 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX50V to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PL170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.