Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL30

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.