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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 12 months prior to the PL210 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung PL210

 EX-Z2000 PL210 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 PL210 EX-Z2000 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung PL210

 EX-Z2000 PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the PL210.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and PL210.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Samsung PL210
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (152 grams)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography info
Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (152 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging details
Samsung PL210 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (152g)
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung PL210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung PL210
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $200