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Samsung PL170 vs Sony T110

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung PL170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Samsung PL170 vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung PL170 vs Sony T110 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung PL170 vs Sony T110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the T110 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was released within a month of the T110 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the PL170 scores against the T110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sony T110

 PL170 T110 

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Samsung PL170

 T110 PL170 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sony T110

 PL170 T110 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung PL170 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL170 has outer dimensions 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 T110 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the PL170 vs the T110.

Samsung PL170 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and T110 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL170 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and T110.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung PL170 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL170 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T110 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL170 Street photography factors
Sony T110 Street photography factors
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL170
Sports photography with Sony T110
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T110 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
Landscape photography with Sony T110
39
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T110 as a Vlogging camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL170 and Sony T110
 Samsung PL170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $175 $199