Samsung PL170 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung PL170 versus Sony RX1R II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The PL170 was brought out 5 years before the RX1R II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PL170 grades against the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL170 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL170 versus Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the PL170 versus the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and RX1R II is 99 and 78 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL170 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will deliver greater detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged PL170 is going to be behind in sensor technology.