Samsung PL170 vs Sony HX90V

Lets look closer at the Samsung PL170 vs Sony HX90V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was brought out 5 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the PL170 scores vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL170 comes with physical measurements 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) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL170 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL170 compared to the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and HX90V is 99 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and HX90V.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX90V to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older PL170 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.