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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung PL170
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was released 6 months earlier than the PL170 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-FH100 grades versus the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung PL170

 EX-FH100 PL170 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-FH100

 PL170 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung PL170

 EX-FH100 PL170 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 offers external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 and the PL170.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and PL170 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and PL170.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung PL170 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
35
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography information
Samsung PL170 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Samsung PL170
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
39
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL170 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Samsung PL170
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Samsung PL170
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) -
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $175