Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL720
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is PL70
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z400 was unveiled 6 months prior to the SL720 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Samsung SL720. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung SL720
EX-Z400 | SL720 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-Z400
SL720 | EX-Z400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL720
EX-Z400 | SL720 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | July 2009 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the SL720.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and SL720.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung SL720 |
Also referred to as | - | PL70 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-07-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $119 |