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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
Samsung PL120
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-FC150 PL120 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-FC150

 PL120 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011November 2009More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung PL120

 EX-FC150 PL120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Samsung PL120
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography details
Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
33
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
Samsung PL120 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
31
great max aperture (f)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung PL120
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