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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 13 months later than the PL210 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung PL210

 EX-ZR15 PL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 PL210 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL210

 EX-ZR15 PL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the PL210.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and PL210.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Samsung PL210
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (325 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Samsung PL210 Travel photography features
67
good battery life (325 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL210 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung PL210
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung PL210
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung PL210
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $200