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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(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
  • Announced November 2013
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-10 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 4 years after the SL820 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-10 grades versus the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-10 SL820 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2009Newer by 58 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-10

 SL820 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Samsung SL820

 EX-10 SL820 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 comes with exterior 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 SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 compared to the SL820.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and SL820 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The younger EX-10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
26
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Samsung SL820
67
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (384 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography info
Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (455 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
65
good battery pack (455 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (384 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (455 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL820 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (384 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-10Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m 4.50 m
Flash modes 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $456 $280