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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL200, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 18 months prior to the PL200 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z400 scores against the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-Z400 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-Z400

 PL200 EX-Z400 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung PL200

 EX-Z400 PL200 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the PL200.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and PL200.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung PL200 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
37
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung PL200
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-07-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-40 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $0