Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL30

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.