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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Released August 2010
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 5 months before the PL210 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z800 matches up against the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung PL210

 EX-Z800 PL210 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-Z800

 PL210 EX-Z800 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung PL210

 EX-Z800 PL210 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the PL210.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and PL210.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography details
Samsung PL210 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography info
Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography details
Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging features
Samsung PL210 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung PL210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung PL210
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung PL210
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-03 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 50 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $200