Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL170

Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-S7 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was revealed 10 months prior to the PL170 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the PL170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 features outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S7 and the PL170.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and PL170.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL170 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.