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Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung PL170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung PL170 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was brought out 13 months earlier than the TX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the PL170 scores vs the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sony TX200V

 PL170 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung PL170

 TX200V PL170 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sony TX200V

 PL170 TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 features exterior measurements 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) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the PL170 and the TX200V.

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and TX200V is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and TX200V.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX200V to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older PL170 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL170 Portrait photography details
Sony TX200V Portrait photography details
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL170 Street photography highlights
Sony TX200V Street photography highlights
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL170 Sports photography features
Sony TX200V Sports photography features
27
MP count good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL170 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
39
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL170 Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL170 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung PL170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO - 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $175 $500