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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 6 months later than the PL200 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-H30 matches up against the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-H30 PL200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-H30

 PL200 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung PL200

 EX-H30 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has got outer dimensions 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 PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 and the PL200.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and PL200.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $709 $0