Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL120

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured around the same time to the PL120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and 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-H30 versus Samsung PL120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 vs the PL120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and PL120 is 92 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and PL120.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.