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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Revealed November 2013
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-10 and Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SL620 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 4 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 scores versus the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-10 SL620 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 58 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-10

 SL620 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Samsung SL620

 EX-10 SL620 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-10 against the SL620.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and SL620 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and SL620.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-10 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more recent EX-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
26
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography information
Samsung SL620 Street photography information
67
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (384g)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery power (455 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
65
good battery power (455 shots)
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average (384g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (455 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
23
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
33
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than average (384 grams)
24
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-10Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-14 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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