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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL70
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 6 months later than the SL720 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-Z2000 SL720 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SL720 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung SL720

 EX-Z2000 SL720 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the SL720.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and SL720.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Samsung SL720
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (152g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography features
Samsung SL720 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (152 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (168 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
27
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging info
Samsung SL720 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (152 grams)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (168g)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-07-14
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.34 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
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 All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $119