Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL170
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-FC150 was revealed 13 months before the PL170 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the PL170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Samsung PL170. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung PL170
| EX-FC150 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-FC150
| PL170 | EX-FC150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | November 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung PL170
| EX-FC150 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the PL170.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and PL170 is 93 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and PL170.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung PL170 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-11-16 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | - |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.60 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 173 gr (0.38 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $350 | $175 |
