Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL30

Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-100 and Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was revealed 5 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-100 matches up vs the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Samsung SL30. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has got external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the SL30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and SL30 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and SL30.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-100 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.