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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 7 months later than the SL620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z450 grades against the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-Z450 SL620 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z450

 SL620 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL620

 EX-Z450 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 features outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the SL620.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and SL620.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-Z450 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Samsung SL620 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (168g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
24
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than average (168g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 Overall 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
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $229 $200