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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 12 months after the SL720 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-FH100 SL720 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2009More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-FH100

 SL720 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung SL720

 EX-FH100 SL720 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 features physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the SL720.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and SL720 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and SL720.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung SL720 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-FH100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
35
focusing manually
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography information
Samsung SL720 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL720 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Samsung SL720
Also called - PL70
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-07-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 ID NP-90 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $119