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 ST6500
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PL17028 mm²
ST6500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PL170 and ST6500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
PL170MetricST6500
16.1 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.31 µmPixel pitch1.31 µm
1.72 µm²Pixel area1.72 µm²
58.07 MP/cm²Pixel density58.07 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
87 gWeight121 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BP70 rechargeable battery 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 PL170 and ST6500 have the same sensor area. The PL170 has the lighter body. The PL170 and ST6500 have the same effective resolution. The PL170 and ST6500 were both released in 2011. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose ST6500
Released in 2011, ST6500 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.