Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL170

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 16 months before the PL170 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z280 scores against the PL170 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the PL170.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and PL170.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL170 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor technology.