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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL620

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL620 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was unveiled 20 months after the SL620 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung SL620

 EX-H20G SL620 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SL620 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung SL620

 EX-H20G SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G against the SL620.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and SL620.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-H20G to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography factors
Samsung SL620 Street photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography details
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
24
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $200