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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL820

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Revealed September 2010
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 Known as IT100
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 20 months later than the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H20G scores against the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung SL820

 EX-H20G SL820 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SL820 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung SL820

 EX-H20G SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G features external 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) and the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G against the SL820.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and SL820.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-H20G to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer EX-H20G is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.50 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-90 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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