Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL170

Below is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 17 months later than the PL170 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the PL170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the PL170.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and PL170 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and PL170.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.