Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120
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33 Features
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37 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was revealed 13 months before the PL120 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades against the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung PL120
EX-FC150 | PL120 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-FC150
PL120 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung PL120
EX-FC150 | PL120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung PL120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC150 against the PL120.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and PL120 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and PL120.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL120 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung PL120 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-11-16 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 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 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173g (0.38 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | - |
Price at release | $350 | $150 |