Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SL720 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 4 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-100 matches up against the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Samsung SL720. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 against the SL720.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and SL720 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and SL720.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-100 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent EX-100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.