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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured very close to the PL170 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-H30 scores vs the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung PL170

 EX-H30 PL170 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-H30

 PL170 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung PL170

 EX-H30 PL170 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 and the PL170.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and PL170 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and PL170.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Samsung PL170 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL170 Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Samsung PL170 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
39
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Samsung PL170 Vlogging info
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung PL170
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung PL170
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $709 $175