Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was announced 13 months after the PL200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung PL200
EX-ZR100 | PL200 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-ZR100
PL200 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung PL200
EX-ZR100 | PL200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the PL200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and PL200.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL200 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR100 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung PL200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $0 |