Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung PL200

Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung PL200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and PL200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 18 months prior to the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung PL200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the PL200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung PL200 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor technology.