Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung PL120
EX-H15 | PL120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-H15
PL120 | EX-H15 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung PL120
EX-H15 | PL120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-H15 versus Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Samsung PL120 | |
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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 |