Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung PL200
EX-Z90 | PL200 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-Z90
PL200 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | August 2009 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung PL200
EX-Z90 | PL200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
See the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |