Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung PL170

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung PL170, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 24 months prior to the PL170 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has specifications 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 that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the PL170.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and PL170.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.