Samsung PL170 vs Sony WX70

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL170 versus Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was released 13 months before the WX70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the PL170 scores versus the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL170 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the PL170 vs the WX70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and WX70 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and WX70.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older PL170 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.