Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL620
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
25
Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2009
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as PL65

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was released 7 months after the SL620 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung SL620
EX-Z33 | SL620 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z33
SL620 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung SL620
EX-Z33 | SL620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the SL620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and SL620 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and SL620.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung SL620 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer EX-Z33 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung SL620 |
Also Known as | - | PL65 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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 file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106 gr (0.23 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 | ||
Battery model | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $120 | $200 |