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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-Z450 PL200 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-Z450

 PL200 EX-Z450 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung PL200

 EX-Z450 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Samsung PL200
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung PL200
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