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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-100 SL720 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 56 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-100

 SL720 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung SL720

 EX-100 SL720 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

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

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography advice
Samsung SL720 Street photography advice
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography info
Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
50
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (390 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography info
Samsung SL720 Travel photography info
63
good battery pack (390 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (168g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung SL720
Also referred to as - PL70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-06 2009-07-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 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
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE 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 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 - 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 gr (0.86 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 390 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $572 $119