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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 2010
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung PL200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was released within a month of the PL200 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-S200 matches up against the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-S200 PL200 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-S200

 PL200 EX-S200 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung PL200

 EX-S200 PL200 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 has physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S200 vs the PL200.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and PL200.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S200
Street photography with Samsung PL200
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography details
Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
29
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Samsung PL200
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-03 2010-07-21
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $0