Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL202
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL50

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL202, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z400 was unveiled within a month of the SL202 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung SL202
EX-Z400 | SL202 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Casio EX-Z400
SL202 | EX-Z400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL202
EX-Z400 | SL202 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the SL202.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and SL202.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z400 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung SL202 |
Also Known as | - | PL50 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-40 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $140 |