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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and PL210 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced 24 months before the PL210 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung PL210

 EX-FC100 PL210 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-FC100

 PL210 EX-FC100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung PL210

 EX-FC100 PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the PL210.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and PL210 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and PL210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung PL210 to deliver extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Samsung PL210 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung PL210
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung PL210
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $200