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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 2 years after the PL210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung PL210

 EX-ZR400 PL210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 PL210 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung PL210

 EX-ZR400 PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the PL210.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and PL210 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and PL210.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung PL210
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung PL210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) -
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 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $200