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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 8 months later than the SL102 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-Z450 SL102 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-Z450

 SL102 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL102

 EX-Z450 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 features outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 against the SL102.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and SL102.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z450 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z450 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Samsung SL102
55
lighter than others (128g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
37
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
27
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
30
very good max aperture (f)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-01-08
Body design Compact 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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $130