Samsung PL170 vs Sony RX100

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung PL170 versus Sony RX100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the PL170 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") come with different sensor size.

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The PL170 was revealed 20 months before the RX100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the PL170 matches up vs the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL170 has 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 RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL170 versus Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the PL170 compared to the RX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and RX100 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and RX100.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL170 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.