Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL170

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H10 and Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was revealed 19 months before the PL170 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-H10 grades against the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 has got external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H10 and Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H10 vs the PL170.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and PL170 is 93 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and PL170.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung PL170 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.