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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the PL210 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung PL210

 EX-ZR10 PL210 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 PL210 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung PL210

 EX-ZR10 PL210 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the PL210.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and PL210.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL210 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Samsung PL210 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Samsung PL210 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung PL210
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung PL210
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-20 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
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 exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $190 $200