Samsung PL170 vs Sony A33

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung PL170 and Sony A33, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the PL170 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The PL170 was launched 5 months later than the A33 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the PL170 grades versus the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL170 & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the PL170 and the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and A33 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and A33.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PL170 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung PL170 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.