Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Launched January 2009
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung SL820
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-Z400
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SL820
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Introduced | January 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |