Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL210
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(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
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL210 Overview
Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was manufactured 16 months prior to the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung PL210
EX-Z33 | PL210 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-Z33
PL210 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung PL210
EX-Z33 | PL210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has specifications 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).
Check out the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the PL210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and PL210 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and PL210.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung PL210 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung PL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung PL210 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106 gr (0.23 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $120 | $200 |