Samsung PL170 vs Sony WX50

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung PL170 and Sony WX50, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was revealed 13 months prior to the WX50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the PL170 scores vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL170 comes with external 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) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung PL170 and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the PL170 versus the WX50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and WX50 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older PL170 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.