Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung PL200
EX-H30 | PL200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-H30
PL200 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung PL200
EX-H30 | PL200 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |