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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL70
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 2 months later than the SL720 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades against the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-Z450 SL720 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-Z450

 SL720 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL720

 EX-Z450 SL720 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 features exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the SL720.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and SL720.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (128g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Samsung SL720 Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography features
Samsung SL720 Travel photography features
62
lighter than average (128g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (168g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung SL720
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung SL720
Also referred to as - PL70
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-07-14
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $119