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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(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
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
  • Launched January 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung PL120

 EX-H20G PL120 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-H20G

 PL120 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung PL120

 EX-H20G PL120 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography information
Samsung PL120 Street photography information
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (216 grams)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
Samsung PL120 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Samsung PL120 Travel photography features
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (216g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography details
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Samsung PL120 Vlogging factors
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (216g)
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung PL120
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