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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 7 months after the PL210 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung PL210

 EX-ZR100 PL210 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 PL210 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung PL210

 EX-ZR100 PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has measurements 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).

Check the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the PL210.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and PL210 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and PL210.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL210 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
63
lighter than others (204g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL210 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung PL210
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung PL210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum 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 204g (0.45 lb) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $200