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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 3 months before the PL120 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-ZR10 PL120 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 PL120 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung PL120

 EX-ZR10 PL120 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 features external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the PL120.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and PL120 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and PL120.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL120 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography details
Samsung PL120 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL120 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
31
great maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung PL120
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) -
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One -
Price at release $190 $150