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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 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
  • Other Name is PL65
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was released 11 months later than the SL620 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-Z2000 SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SL620 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung SL620

 EX-Z2000 SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the SL620.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and SL620.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z2000 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z2000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography factors
Samsung SL620 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (152 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (152g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (152g)
24
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (168g)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung SL620
Also referred to as - PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $200