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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 2 years after the PL170 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the PL170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung PL170

 EX-ZR800 PL170 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2011Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 PL170 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung PL170

 EX-ZR800 PL170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with 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) and the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the PL170.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and PL170 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and PL170.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL170 Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL170 Travel photography advice
74
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Samsung PL170 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung PL170
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung PL170
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-08-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 222 grams (0.49 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $429 $175