Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL210

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was launched 16 months before the PL210 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the PL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung PL210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the PL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and PL210.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL210 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.