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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-100 versus Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and PL200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 3 years after the PL200 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-100 scores versus the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-100 PL200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 44 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-100

 PL200 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung PL200

 EX-100 PL200 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 offers outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 versus the PL200.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and PL200 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and PL200.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL200 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Samsung PL200
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (390 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
63
great battery life (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
37
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-06 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $572 $0