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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
Samsung SL102
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-Z550 SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-Z550

 SL102 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL102

 EX-Z550 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Samsung SL102
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than average in class (116g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
30
fast max aperture (f)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung SL102
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