Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL120

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 7 months after the PL120 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the PL120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and PL120 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and PL120.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung PL120 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.