Samsung PL170 vs Sony W380
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39 Features
20 Overall
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25 Overall
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony W380 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
Samsung PL170 vs Sony W380 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung PL170 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The PL170 was manufactured 13 months after the W380 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the PL170 matches up vs the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung PL170 vs Sony W380 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sony W380
PL170 | W380 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung PL170
W380 | PL170 |
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Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sony W380
PL170 | W380 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung PL170 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung PL170 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung PL170 vs Sony W380 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the PL170 against the W380.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and W380 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung PL170 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and W380.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent PL170 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung PL170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung PL170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | - | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | - | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 type | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $175 | $44 |