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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 23 months after the PL200 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-ZR300 PL200 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2010Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 PL200 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung PL200

 EX-ZR300 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the PL200.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and PL200.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
71
great battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $0