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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 2009
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung PL200, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was introduced 8 months earlier than the PL200 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-G1 matches up against the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-G1 PL200 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-G1

 PL200 EX-G1 
IntroducedJuly 2010November 2009Fresher by 8 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung PL200

 EX-G1 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the PL200.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Samsung PL200 Street photography information
53
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (154 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
23
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography features
Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
54
environment proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (154 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung PL200
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-18 2010-07-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $61 $0