Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL170

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 2 years after the PL170 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the PL170.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and PL170 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and PL170.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.