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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung SL102, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched at a similar time to the SL102 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-Z400 SL102 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-Z400

 SL102 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL102

 EX-Z400 SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the SL102.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and SL102.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z400 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography details
Samsung SL102 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Samsung SL102 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than average in class (116g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $130