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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 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 February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung SL202, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was released 20 months later than the SL202 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung SL202

 EX-Z16 SL202 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Casio EX-Z16

 SL202 EX-Z16 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung SL202

 EX-Z16 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the SL202.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and SL202 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and SL202.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z16 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z16 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
27
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung SL202
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $100 $140