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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(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
Samsung PL200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-ZR100 PL200 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 PL200 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung PL200

 EX-ZR100 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung PL200
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