Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL170

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung PL170, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 16 months before the PL170 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the PL170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 features physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with 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 based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the PL170.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and PL170.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung PL170 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.