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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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-H15 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H15 versus Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was unveiled 12 months before the PL120 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-H15 PL120 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-H15

 PL120 EX-H15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung PL120

 EX-H15 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 against the PL120.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and PL120 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and PL120.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography features
Samsung PL120 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
does have mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung PL120
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Samsung PL120
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) -
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 -
Pricing at launch $300 $150