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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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-ZR400 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 2 years after the PL200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-ZR400 PL200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 PL200 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung PL200

 EX-ZR400 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with physical measurements 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 PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the PL200.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and PL200.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Samsung PL200
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
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 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 500 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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