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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was revealed 19 months prior to the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-H10 grades vs the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-H10 PL120 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-H10

 PL120 EX-H10 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2009Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Samsung PL120

 EX-H10 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has sizing 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).

Compare the Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H10 vs the PL120.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and PL120 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and PL120.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung PL120 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography advice
Samsung PL120 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography details
Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography info
41
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
33
very good max aperture (f)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
31
very good max aperture (f)
includes mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Samsung PL120
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-06-11 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) -
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 -
Price at launch $300 $150