Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200
94 Imaging
32 Features
21 Overall
27


94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
30
Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung PL200
EX-FC100 | PL200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Samsung 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 |