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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-10 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was released 4 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-10 matches up vs the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-10 SL30 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 58 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-10

 SL30 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Samsung SL30

 EX-10 SL30 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 and the SL30.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and SL30 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and SL30.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-10 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger EX-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
25
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
67
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (455 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
65
great battery pack (455 per charge)
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (455 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
25
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-10Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 455 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $456 $93