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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled at a similar time to the SL620 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-FC100 SL620 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-FC100

 SL620 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung SL620

 EX-FC100 SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the SL620.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and SL620 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and SL620.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung SL620 to render more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Samsung SL620
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Samsung SL620 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (168 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Samsung SL620 Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
24
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (168 grams)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung SL620
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung SL620
Alternate name - PL65
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $200