Reasons to choose PL160
Released in 2010, PL160 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung PL160
vs Samsung ST93
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PL16028 mm²
ST93- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The ST93 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PL160MetricST93
16.1 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.31 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.72 µm²Pixel area1.77 µm²
58.07 MP/cm²Pixel density56.57 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
—Weight121 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, 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 ST93 has the larger sensor area. The PL160 has the lighter body. The PL160 and ST93 have the same effective resolution. The ST93 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose ST93
Released in 2011, ST93 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 121 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.