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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung SL820
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-FS10 SL820 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-FS10

 SL820 EX-FS10 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung SL820

 EX-FS10 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
26
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung SL820
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