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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released within a month of the SL30 which means that 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 SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-Z400 SL30 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-Z400

 SL30 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL30

 EX-Z400 SL30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the SL30.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and SL30.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z400 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Samsung SL30
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as - ES15
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, 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
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $93