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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the PL170 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the PL170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung PL170

 EX-Z400 PL170 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-Z400

 PL170 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung PL170

 EX-Z400 PL170 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 features outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the PL170.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and PL170.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL170 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Samsung PL170
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
Samsung PL170 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Samsung PL170 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Samsung PL170
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung PL170
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung PL170
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-40 -
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 One One
Price at launch $0 $175