Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX7
99 Imaging
39 Features
20 Overall
31
95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
33
Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX7 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe PL170 was announced 13 months after the TX7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PL170 grades versus the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sony TX7
| PL170 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung PL170
| TX7 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sony TX7
| PL170 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 offers outside 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 TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the PL170 compared to the TX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and TX7.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PL170 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung PL170 will result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger PL170 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideStreet Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banSports Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsTravel Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsLandscape Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneVlogging Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Samsung PL170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $175 | $300 |