Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL620
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL65
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-Z550 was introduced 11 months after the SL620 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores against the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung SL620
| EX-Z550 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z550
| SL620 | EX-Z550 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL620
| EX-Z550 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has outside measurements 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 SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the SL620.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and SL620.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-Z550 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z550 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung SL620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung SL620 |
| Otherwise known as | - | PL65 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| 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 sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 143 gr (0.32 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical 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 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $149 | $200 |