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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was announced 3 months earlier than the PL170 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the PL170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung PL170

 EX-Z16 PL170 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-Z16

 PL170 EX-Z16 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung PL170

 EX-Z16 PL170 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung PL170 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the PL170.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and PL170 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and PL170.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
MP count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
39
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging info
Samsung PL170 Vlogging info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung PL170
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung PL170
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-20 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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
Time lapse feature
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $100 $175