Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
96 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
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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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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung SL30
| EX-Z450 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
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
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 photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Samsung SL30
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
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
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 photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
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)
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)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
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
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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Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
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
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
| Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung 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 |
