Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX10

Let's look more closely at the Samsung PL170 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was revealed 7 months earlier than the TX10 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PL170 matches up against the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL170 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL170 offers outside 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 TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the PL170 compared to the TX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and TX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and TX10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older PL170 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.