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 ST600
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PL17028 mm²
ST600- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PL170 and ST600 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PL170MetricST600
16.1 MPEffective pixels14.2 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.31 µmPixel pitch1.4 µm
1.72 µm²Pixel area1.95 µm²
58.07 MP/cm²Pixel density51.22 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
87 gWeight150 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BP70 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion SLB07 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 ST600 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 ST600
Released in 2010, ST600 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.2 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.