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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung SL30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was introduced at a similar time to the SL30 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-FS10 scores vs the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-FS10 SL30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-FS10

 SL30 EX-FS10 

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung SL30

 EX-FS10 SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the SL30.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and SL30.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung SL30 to render more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Samsung SL30
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography information
26
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 -
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $93