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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 7 months after the SL820 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-Z450 SL820 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-Z450

 SL820 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL820

 EX-Z450 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 features outer measurements 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 SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the SL820.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and SL820.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-Z450 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
37
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
27
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-02-17
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $280