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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 10 months before the PL200 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 scores against the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-Z33 PL200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-Z33

 PL200 EX-Z33 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung PL200

 EX-Z33 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 and the PL200.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and PL200 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and PL200.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 NP-82 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $120 $0