Samsung PL170 vs Sony W350
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung PL170 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe PL170 was brought out 13 months later than the W350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the PL170 scores against the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sony W350
| PL170 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung PL170
| W350 | PL170 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sony W350
| PL170 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL170 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL170 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the PL170 compared to the W350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and W350 is 99 and 97 respectively.
Samsung PL170 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and W350.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung PL170 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer PL170 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Samsung PL170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung PL170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | - | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $175 | $200 |
