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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured about the same time to the SL820 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-FC100 SL820 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-FC100

 SL820 EX-FC100 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung SL820

 EX-FC100 SL820 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers 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 SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 against the SL820.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and SL820.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung SL820 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography factors
Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 model NP-40 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $280