Samsung PL170 vs Sony WX500

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung PL170 versus Sony WX500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was announced 5 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the PL170 scores against the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL170 features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL170 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the PL170 versus the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and WX500 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and WX500.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged PL170 is going to be behind in sensor technology.