Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SL820

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung SL820, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was released 20 months after the SL820 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 against the SL820.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and SL820 is 99 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and SL820.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-Z16 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.