Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720
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37 Features
25 Overall
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35 Features
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung SL720
EX-S200 | SL720 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-S200
SL720 | EX-S200 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung SL720
EX-S200 | SL720 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |