Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2009
(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

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was brought out 11 months before the PL200 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung PL200
EX-Z450 | PL200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-Z450
PL200 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung PL200
EX-Z450 | PL200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 against the PL200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and PL200.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung PL200 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung PL200 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lb) | 170g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-40 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $229 | $0 |