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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-FS10 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the PL120 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-FS10 PL120 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-FS10

 PL120 EX-FS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung PL120

 EX-FS10 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the PL120.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and PL120.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung PL120 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography info
Samsung PL120 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography info
Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
26
has manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging details
Samsung PL120 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots Single -
Launch price $200 $150