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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL820, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled about the same time to the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-Z400 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-Z400

 SL820 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL820

 EX-Z400 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the SL820.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and SL820.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
Samsung SL820 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
27
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $280