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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung SL102, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 21 months later than the SL102 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-Z16 SL102 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 21 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-Z16

 SL102 EX-Z16 
Screen dimensions2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung SL102

 EX-Z16 SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the SL102.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and SL102 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and SL102.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-Z16 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-Z16 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (848 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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
Self timer - Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $100 $130