Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL170

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-100 and Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and PL170 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 3 years later than the PL170 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-100 matches up vs the PL170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 vs the PL170.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and PL170 is 83 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and PL170.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung PL170 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.