Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Launched September 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
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was unveiled 3 months before the PL120 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-H20G grades against the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung PL120
EX-H20G | PL120 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-H20G
PL120 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung PL120
EX-H20G | PL120 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G offers external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the PL120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and PL120 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and PL120.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Samsung PL120 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | - |
Retail cost | $300 | $150 |