Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung PL210

Here is a extensive review of the Casio EX-H10 and Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H10 was introduced 19 months before the PL210 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H10 grades versus the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H10 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H10 and Samsung PL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H10 and the PL210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and PL210.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung PL210 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be behind in sensor innovation.