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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and PL120 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 3 years after the PL120 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-100 grades versus the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-100 PL120 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-100

 PL120 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung PL120

 EX-100 PL120 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 compared to the PL120.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and PL120 is 83 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and PL120.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung PL120 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger EX-100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Samsung PL120
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography details
Samsung PL120 Sports photography details
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (390 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery power (390 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (390 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
33
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
31
good max aperture (f)
comes with mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung PL120
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung PL120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lb) -
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 -
Launch pricing $572 $150