Samsung PL170 vs Sony W620

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung PL170 vs Sony W620, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was launched 12 months before the W620 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PL170 scores vs the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung PL170 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the PL170 compared to the W620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and W620 is 99 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and W620.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PL170 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.