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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
Samsung PL170
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung PL170

 EX-ZR1000 PL170 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 PL170 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung PL170

 EX-ZR1000 PL170 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Samsung PL170 Street photography details
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
Samsung PL170 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
38
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL170 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung PL170
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