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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-Z800 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung PL200, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was announced around the same time to the PL200 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z800 scores versus the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-Z800 PL200 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-Z800

 PL200 EX-Z800 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung PL200

 EX-Z800 PL200 
IntroducedAugust 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 has external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z800 against the PL200.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and PL200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung PL200
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-03 2010-07-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-120 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $0