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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was introduced 13 months earlier than the PL120 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-G1 scores versus the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-G1 PL120 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-G1

 PL120 EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011November 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung PL120

 EX-G1 PL120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the PL120.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and PL120 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and PL120.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL120 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Samsung PL120 Street photography information
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (154g)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL120 Sports photography advice
23
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL120 Travel photography advice
54
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (154g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Samsung PL120 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung PL120
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung PL120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One -
Cost at release $61 $150