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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Launched August 2013
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-ZR800 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 3 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-ZR800 PL200 
RevealedAugust 2013July 2010More recent by 38 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 PL200 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung PL200

 EX-ZR800 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the PL200.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and PL200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography information
Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
Samsung PL200 Travel photography information
74
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
55
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-07 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
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 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 470 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $429 $0