Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Introduced September 2012
(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
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 21 months after the PL170 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the PL170 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung PL170
EX-ZR1000 | PL170 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 21 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
PL170 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung PL170
EX-ZR1000 | PL170 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung PL170 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the PL170.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and PL170 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and PL170.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung PL170 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung PL170 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-09-25 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 life | 470 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $572 | $175 |