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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 2 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung PL170

 EX-ZR400 PL170 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 PL170 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung PL170

 EX-ZR400 PL170 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers physical 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) and the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the PL170.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and PL170 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and PL170.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Samsung PL170 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Samsung PL170
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than average (205g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Samsung PL170 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung PL170
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung PL170
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 500 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $175