Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2011
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and PL170 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe EX-Z270 was revealed 24 months earlier than the PL170 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z270 scores against the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung PL170. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung PL170
EX-Z270 | PL170 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-Z270
PL170 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung PL170
EX-Z270 | PL170 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 features outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung PL170 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the PL170.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and PL170.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung PL170 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung PL170 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung PL170 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 111g (0.24 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $175 |