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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Released July 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 18 months prior to the PL200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-FC100 PL200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-FC100

 PL200 EX-FC100 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung PL200

 EX-FC100 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the PL200.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and PL200.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to provide more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
58
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-40 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $0