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.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung PL170
vs Samsung SL720
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PL17028 mm²
SL720- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PL170 and SL720 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
PL170MetricSL720
16.1 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.31 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
1.72 µm²Pixel area2.27 µm²
58.07 MP/cm²Pixel density44 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
87 gWeight149 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BP70 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion SLB-10A 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 PL170 and SL720 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 SL720
Released in 2009, SL720 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 149 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.