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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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 August 2013
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 2 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-ZR800 PL120 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2011More recent by 32 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 PL120 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung PL120

 EX-ZR800 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers exterior dimensions 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 PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the PL120.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and PL120 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and PL120.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography info
Samsung PL120 Travel photography info
74
good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good max aperture (f)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
31
good max aperture (f)
comes with mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung PL120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-08-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (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 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 470 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One -
Cost at release $429 $150