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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was released 5 months prior to the PL120 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-S200 scores against the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-S200 PL120 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-S200

 PL120 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung PL120

 EX-S200 PL120 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S200 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the PL120.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and PL120.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S200
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography factors
Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
Sports photography with Samsung PL120
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
good maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
29
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
31
good maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-03 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lb) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 -
Pricing at release $0 $150