Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL120
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Below is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR15 was introduced 13 months later than the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung PL120
| EX-ZR15 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| PL120 | EX-ZR15 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL120
| EX-ZR15 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the PL120.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and PL120 is 93 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and PL120.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung PL120 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | 325 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-110 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | - |
| Pricing at release | $249 | $150 |