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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-FS10 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the SL720 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-FS10 SL720 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-FS10

 SL720 EX-FS10 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung SL720

 EX-FS10 SL720 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the SL720.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and SL720.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung SL720 to give greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography advice
Samsung SL720 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FS10
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography features
Samsung SL720 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
26
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
rather wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging features
Samsung SL720 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung SL720
Alternative name - PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-07-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes - 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
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $119