Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL120

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 24 months before the PL120 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the PL120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and PL120.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL120 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.