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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 15 months after the SL720 making 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 SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-H20G scores vs the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung SL720

 EX-H20G SL720 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010July 2009More modern by 15 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SL720 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung SL720

 EX-H20G SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has outer dimensions 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 SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the SL720.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and SL720 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and SL720.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (216g)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks 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 SL720
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (216g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Samsung SL720 Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (216g)
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung SL720
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 216 gr (0.48 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
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 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-90 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $119