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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung PL200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was announced 3 months after the PL200 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-Z16 PL200 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-Z16

 PL200 EX-Z16 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung PL200

 EX-Z16 PL200 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 against the PL200.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and PL200 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and PL200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography features
Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung PL200
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-07-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - BP70A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $100 $0