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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-100 versus Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 5 years after the SL820 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-100 grades versus the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-100 SL820 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-100

 SL820 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung SL820

 EX-100 SL820 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 against the SL820.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and SL820 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and SL820.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The EX-100 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more recent EX-100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000s)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (390 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
63
great battery (390 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
32
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung SL820
Also Known as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 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 format - 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389g (0.86 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 390 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $572 $280