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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 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
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was brought out 8 months later than the SL720 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-S7 scores against the SL720 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-S7 SL720 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-S7

 SL720 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung SL720

 EX-S7 SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 vs the SL720.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and SL720.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-S7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography info
Samsung SL720 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
28
has manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Samsung SL720 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (168g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-21 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $140 $119