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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 23 months after the SL620 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-H30 grades against the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-H30 SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-H30

 SL620 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung SL620

 EX-H30 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 against the SL620.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and SL620.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Samsung SL620 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
24
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung SL620
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung SL620
Also referred to as - PL65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $709 $200