Samsung PL170 vs Sony T90

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung PL170 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was released 23 months later than the T90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the PL170 matches up versus the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung PL170 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the PL170 vs the T90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and T90 is 99 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and T90.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung PL170 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern PL170 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.