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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 8 months after the SL102 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z33 grades against the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-Z33 SL102 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-Z33

 SL102 EX-Z33 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung SL102

 EX-Z33 SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 and the SL102.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and SL102 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and SL102.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer EX-Z33 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Samsung SL102
55
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
30
very good max aperture (f)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $120 $130