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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was announced 13 months later than the SL720 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-S200 grades against the SL720 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-S200 SL720 
RevealedAugust 2010July 2009More recent by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-S200

 SL720 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung SL720

 EX-S200 SL720 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S200 has outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the SL720.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and SL720.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-S200 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher EX-S200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography features
Samsung SL720 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL720 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Samsung SL720
Also called - PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-03 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact 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 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
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 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 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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-120 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $119