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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung PL170

 EX-S7 PL170 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-S7

 PL170 EX-S7 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 10 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung PL170

 EX-S7 PL170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

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

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL170 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography information
Samsung PL170 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography details
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
39
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Samsung PL170 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung PL170
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung PL170
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $140 $175