Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung PL210

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 21 months later than the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Samsung PL210. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung PL210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the PL210.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and PL210.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.