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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung PL170
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 13 months after the PL170 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung PL170

 EX-ZR15 PL170 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 PL170 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL170

 EX-ZR15 PL170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung PL170 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the PL170.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and PL170 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and PL170.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (325 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Samsung PL170 Travel photography details
67
good battery power (325 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (325 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Samsung PL170 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung PL170
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung PL170
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 176 gr (0.39 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 325 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $175