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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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-Z33 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 16 months earlier than the PL170 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z33 grades against the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung PL170

 EX-Z33 PL170 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-Z33

 PL170 EX-Z33 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung PL170

 EX-Z33 PL170 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the PL170.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and PL170 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and PL170.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Samsung PL170 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (106g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Samsung PL170 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
39
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Samsung PL170 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung PL170
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung PL170
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) -
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $120 $175