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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was revealed 10 months prior to the PL120 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-S7 scores vs the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-S7 PL120 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-S7

 PL120 EX-S7 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung PL120

 EX-S7 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having 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 dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the PL120.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and PL120.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Samsung PL120
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
33
good maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
31
good maximum aperture (f)
does have microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) -
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 -
Price at launch $140 $150