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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was launched 7 months after the SL30 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-Z450 SL30 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-Z450

 SL30 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL30

 EX-Z450 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 offers outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 against the SL30.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and SL30.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z450 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z450 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Samsung SL30
55
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
62
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
25
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $93