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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 11 months before the PL200 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-Z90 PL200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-Z90

 PL200 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung PL200

 EX-Z90 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outer dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the PL200.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and PL200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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-60 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $0