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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung PL120
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was released 12 months before the PL120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-Z2000 PL120 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 PL120 EX-Z2000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung PL120

 EX-Z2000 PL120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the PL120.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and PL120.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography advice
Samsung PL120 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
33
very good max aperture (f)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL120 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
31
very good max aperture (f)
includes external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung PL120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) -
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 -
Pricing at release $0 $150