Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL120

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.

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.

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.

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

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.