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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 6 months after the SL720 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the SL720 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung SL720

		

		

			
 EX-Z550 SL720 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-Z550

		

		

			
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL720

		

		

			
 EX-Z550 SL720 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the SL720.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and SL720.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography information
34
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
21
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
47
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
38
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
17
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
65
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
56
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
42
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
27
 fairly wide (28mm)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
29
 rather wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of mic port
25
 fairly wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as - PL70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-07-14
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash    
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 143 gr (0.32 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
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 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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
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 1 1
Price at launch $149 $119