Samsung PL170 vs Sony A77

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung PL170 versus Sony A77, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The PL170 was manufactured 9 months prior to the A77 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the PL170 grades against the A77 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL170 and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL170 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

See the Samsung PL170 versus Sony A77 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the PL170 and the A77.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and A77 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and A77.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL170 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A77 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged PL170 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.