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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-ZR700 PL200 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 PL200 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung PL200

 EX-ZR700 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the PL200.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and PL200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
70
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (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), 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $370 $0