Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720
93 Imaging
33 Features
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94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched November 2009
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Also Known as PL70

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was brought out 5 months later than the SL720 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the SL720 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung SL720
EX-FC150 | SL720 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-FC150
SL720 | EX-FC150 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung SL720
EX-FC150 | SL720 | |||
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Launched | November 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung SL720 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the SL720.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and SL720.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung SL720 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung SL720 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-11-16 | 2009-07-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 173 gr (0.38 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 model | NP-40 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $119 |