Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL720
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Introduced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Also Known as PL70

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-10 and Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SL720 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-10 was unveiled 4 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-10 grades vs the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Samsung SL720. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Samsung SL720
EX-10 | SL720 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-10
SL720 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Samsung SL720
EX-10 | SL720 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-10 and Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-10 vs the SL720.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and SL720 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and SL720.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-10 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The newer EX-10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Samsung SL720 |
Also called as | - | PL70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-11-14 | 2009-07-14 |
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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 250 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
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 Overall 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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-130A | SLB-10A |
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 |
Retail pricing | $456 | $119 |