Samsung PL170 vs Sony W810

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung PL170 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was released 4 years prior to the W810 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the PL170 matches up versus the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL170 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung PL170 has got outer 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) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL170 compared to the W810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and W810 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and W810.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older PL170 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.