Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120
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39 Features
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99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR700 was introduced 2 years later than the PL120 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung PL120
EX-ZR700 | PL120 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-ZR700
PL120 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung PL120
EX-ZR700 | PL120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the PL120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and PL120 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and PL120.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Samsung PL120 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30,20,15 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | 470 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | - |
Retail pricing | $370 | $150 |