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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(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
Samsung PL120
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-ZR700 PL120 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 PL120 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung PL120

 EX-ZR700 PL120 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL120 Sports photography advice
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Samsung PL120 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung PL120
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