Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310
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![Samsung PL170 front Samsung PL170 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-PL170/Samsung-PL170-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W310.jpg)
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung PL170 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The PL170 was launched 13 months after the W310 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the PL170 grades against the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sony W310
PL170 | W310 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung PL170
W310 | PL170 |
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Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sony W310
PL170 | W310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Samsung PL170 versus Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the PL170 against the W310.
![Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 size comparison Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL170-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W310-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and W310 is 99 and 96 respectively.
![Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL170-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W310-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and W310.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL170 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern PL170 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-PL170-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W310-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL170-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W310-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Samsung PL170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung PL170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 | () | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 137 grams (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $175 | $150 |