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Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX55

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung PL170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung PL170 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TX55 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the PL170 matches up against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sony TX55

 PL170 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung PL170

 TX55 PL170 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sony TX55

 PL170 TX55 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the PL170 versus the TX55.

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and TX55 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and TX55.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL170
Sports photography with Sony TX55
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL170 Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
69
good battery pack (250 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
39
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL170 Vlogging information
Sony TX55 Vlogging information
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL170 and Sony TX55
 Samsung PL170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $175 $350