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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was manufactured 10 months before the PL210 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z35 matches up against the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung PL210

 EX-Z35 PL210 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-Z35

 PL210 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung PL210

 EX-Z35 PL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 and the PL210.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and PL210.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL210 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Samsung PL210
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung PL210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung PL210
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) -
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $99 $200