Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL202
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL202 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL50

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL202, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was launched 11 months after the SL202 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung SL202
EX-Z550 | SL202 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Casio EX-Z550
SL202 | EX-Z550 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL202
EX-Z550 | SL202 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the SL202.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and SL202.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-Z550 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-Z550 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung SL202 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL50 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 gr (0.32 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $149 | $140 |