Samsung PL170 vs Sony W570
99 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony W570 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung PL170 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe PL170 was unveiled at a similar time to the W570 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the PL170 matches up against the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sony W570
| PL170 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung PL170
| W570 | PL170 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sony W570
| PL170 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | 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 features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL170 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL170 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the PL170 against the W570.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and W570 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung PL170 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and W570.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Samsung PL170 vs Sony W570 Specifications
| Samsung PL170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| 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 | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | - | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $175 | $159 |