Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES55

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was unveiled 13 months after the SL102 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z550 grades against the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Samsung SL102. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung SL102
EX-Z550 | SL102 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-Z550
SL102 | EX-Z550 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL102
EX-Z550 | SL102 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the SL102.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and SL102.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer EX-Z550 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung SL102 |
Also referred to as | - | ES55 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $149 | $130 |