Samsung PL170 with Sony HX9V Comparison

Samsung PL170 and Sony HX9V Main Features

  • January, 2011
  • July, 2011
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • -
  • 24-384 mm (16x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 0 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 95 x 57 x 19 mm, 89g.
  • 105 x 59 x 34 mm, 245g.
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Samsung PL170 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
16
Value for money score
43
Portability score
51
Overall score
23

Sony HX9V Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
45
Value for money score
58
Portability score
95
Overall score
41

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V with Samsung PL170 Overview


Let's compare Samsung PL170 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The first model related to Ultracompact, the second to Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both of these models were released in 2011. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 16 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V has image stabilization(Optical), PL170 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Samsung PL170 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PL170 Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Brand Samsung Sony
Model PL170 Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Announced January, 2011 July, 2011
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 4.00
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 3200 3200
Min Native ISO 0 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model NP-BG1
Physical
Weight 89 g 245 g
Physical Dimensions 95 x 57 x 19 mm 105 x 59 x 34 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

Interesting Ultracompact

Casio Exilim EX-FS10
Casio Exilim EX-FS10

9MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Casio Exilim EX-Z270
Casio Exilim EX-Z270

10MP | 1/2.5 CCD | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135

16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Kodak EasyShare M320
Kodak EasyShare M320

9MP | 1/2.5 CCD | fixed lens mount

Canon IXUS 165
Canon IXUS 165

20MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Olympus VG-145
Olympus VG-145

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Samsung ST65
Samsung ST65

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Kodak EasyShare Mini
Kodak EasyShare Mini

10MP | 1/3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Olympus VG-120
Olympus VG-120

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Interesting Small Sensor Superzoom

Samsung HZ50W
Samsung HZ50W

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

FujiFilm FinePix S2950
FujiFilm FinePix S2950

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

16MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix L100
Nikon Coolpix L100

10MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix P80
Nikon Coolpix P80

10MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Canon SX220 HS
Canon SX220 HS

12MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Samsung WB850F
Samsung WB850F

16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Fujifilm FinePix S8500

16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

12MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus SP-810 UZ

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount