Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL102

Here is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-10 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SL102 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was launched 4 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-10 grades versus the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 against the SL102.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and SL102 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and SL102.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-10 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.