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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung PL170

 EX-Z270 PL170 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-Z270

 PL170 EX-Z270 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung PL170

 EX-Z270 PL170 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography info
Samsung PL170 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Samsung PL170
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
39
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung PL170
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