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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as IT100
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung SL820, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 11 months later than the SL820 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-Z550 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-Z550

 SL820 EX-Z550 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL820

 EX-Z550 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the SL820.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and SL820.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z550 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z550 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung SL820
Alternative name - IT100
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.50 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
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $280