Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung PL200
EX-ZR300 | PL200 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-ZR300
PL200 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung PL200
EX-ZR300 | PL200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung PL200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |