Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL120
99 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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99 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Released September 2010
(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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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z16 was announced 3 months earlier than the PL120 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the PL120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung PL120
| EX-Z16 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-Z16
| PL120 | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung PL120
| EX-Z16 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 against the PL120.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and PL120 is 99 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and PL120.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL120 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Samsung PL120 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-09-20 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4, 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 photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | - | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | ||
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Card slots | 1 | - |
| Cost at launch | $100 | $150 |