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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-FC150 SL720 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-FC150

 SL720 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung SL720

 EX-FC150 SL720 
LaunchedNovember 2009July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Samsung SL720
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
30
high frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography details
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
27
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Samsung SL720 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung SL720
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