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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 2009
Samsung SL720
(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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was launched 5 months after the SL720 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-G1 SL720 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-G1

 SL720 EX-G1 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung SL720

 EX-G1 SL720 
AnnouncedNovember 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has sizing 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 depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 against the SL720.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and SL720 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and SL720.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
23
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
54
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (154g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (168 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (168g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung SL720
Other name - PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-18 2009-07-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 154g (0.34 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-800 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $61 $119