Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210
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35 Features
46 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 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
- Introduced July 2011
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Samsung PL210. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung PL210
EX-ZR100 | PL210 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-ZR100
PL210 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung PL210
EX-ZR100 | PL210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung PL210 | |
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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 |