Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL210

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 3 months before the PL210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Samsung PL210. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys external dimensions 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) while the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung PL210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the PL210.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and PL210 is 99 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and PL210.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL210 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.