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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-H30 PL120 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-H30

 PL120 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung PL120

 EX-H30 PL120 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Samsung PL120 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL120 Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
69
lighter than average (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
33
very good max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL120 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
31
very good max aperture (f)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung PL120
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung PL120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots One -
Launch price $709 $150