Samsung PL170 vs Sony RX100 V

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung PL170 vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively similar but the PL170 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL170 was introduced 6 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the PL170 scores vs the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL170 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL170 vs Sony RX100 V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the PL170 vs the RX100 V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and RX100 V is 99 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and RX100 V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL170 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 V will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged PL170 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.