Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820
96 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as IT100

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung SL820, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FS10 was unveiled very close to the SL820 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FS10 grades against the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Samsung SL820. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung SL820
EX-FS10 | SL820 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-FS10
SL820 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung SL820
EX-FS10 | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the SL820.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and SL820.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung SL820 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung SL820 |
Other name | - | IT100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-80 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $280 |