Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung PL210

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 24 months before the PL210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z400 grades against the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the PL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and PL210.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung PL210 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.