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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 11 months later than the SL30 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-Z550 SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-Z550

 SL30 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL30

 EX-Z550 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 and the SL30.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and SL30.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z550 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger EX-Z550 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Samsung SL30 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as - ES15
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $93