Reasons to choose ES55
Released in 2009, ES55 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 116 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung ES55
vs Samsung PL170
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
ES5528 mm²
PL170- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The ES55 and PL170 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
ES55MetricPL170
10.2 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.65 µmPixel pitch1.31 µm
2.72 µm²Pixel area1.72 µm²
36.79 MP/cm²Pixel density58.07 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
116 gWeight87 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion BP70 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The ES55 and PL170 have the same sensor area. The PL170 has the lighter body. The PL170 has the higher effective resolution. The PL170 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PL170
Released in 2011, PL170 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 87 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.