Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung PL170
95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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99 Imaging
39 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Launched January 2011
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung PL170 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe EX-Z550 was introduced 12 months before the PL170 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the PL170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung PL170
EX-Z550 | PL170 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-Z550
PL170 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung PL170
EX-Z550 | PL170 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung PL170 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the PL170.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and PL170.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung PL170 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung PL170 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung PL170 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 grams (0.32 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $149 | $175 |