Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX9
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX9 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
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Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung PL170 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe PL170 was revealed 7 months after the TX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the PL170 grades against the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL170 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sony TX9
| PL170 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung PL170
| TX9 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sony TX9
| PL170 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL170 features physical 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 TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the PL170 and the TX9.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and TX9 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and TX9.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL170 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent PL170 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Samsung PL170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | - | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| 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 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $175 | $799 |
