Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720
92 Imaging
33 Features
36 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung SL720
EX-FH100 | SL720 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-FH100
SL720 | EX-FH100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung SL720
EX-FH100 | SL720 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
See the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |