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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL202 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 SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was revealed 7 months later than the SL202 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung SL202

 EX-Z450 SL202 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Casio EX-Z450

 SL202 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL202

 EX-Z450 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 offers external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 against the SL202.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and SL202.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-Z450 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z450 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
27
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL202
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $229 $140