Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL170
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
99 Imaging
39 Features
20 Overall
31
Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2010
(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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Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z800 was announced 5 months earlier than the PL170 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the PL170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung PL170
| EX-Z800 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-Z800
| PL170 | EX-Z800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung PL170
| EX-Z800 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with external measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the PL170.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and PL170.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Samsung PL170 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-08-03 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | - |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| 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 | 27-108mm (4.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 124 gr (0.27 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 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-120 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $150 | $175 |
