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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL210 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 PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 17 months after the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung PL210

 EX-ZR300 PL210 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 PL210 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung PL210

 EX-ZR300 PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 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).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the PL210.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and PL210 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and PL210.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Samsung PL210 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Samsung PL210 Sports photography information
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
71
good battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung PL210
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung PL210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
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