Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120
83 Imaging
37 Features
64 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung PL120
EX-100 | PL120 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-100
PL120 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung PL120
EX-100 | PL120 | |||
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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).
See the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Samsung PL120 | |
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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 |