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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL102, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was brought out 14 months after the SL102 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z35 grades against the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-Z35 SL102 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-Z35

 SL102 EX-Z35 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung SL102

 EX-Z35 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the SL102.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and SL102.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z35 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer EX-Z35 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Samsung SL102
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than others in class (116g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
30
fast max aperture (f)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung SL102
Alternate name - ES55
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum 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 sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 Self-timer) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $99 $130