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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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 SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was announced 20 months later than the SL620 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades against the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-Z16 SL620 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z16

 SL620 EX-Z16 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung SL620

 EX-Z16 SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 has got exterior dimensions 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 SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 and the SL620.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and SL620 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and SL620.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer EX-Z16 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Samsung SL620
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL620 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
24
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung SL620
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as - PL65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 168g (0.37 lb)
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 All around 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
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $100 $200