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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was introduced 18 months later than the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-ZR15 PL200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 PL200 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL200

 EX-ZR15 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the PL200.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (325 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Travel photography highlights
67
great battery (325 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery (325 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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
Battery life 325 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $0