Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL30

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung SL30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 18 months after the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z800 matches up against the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Samsung SL30. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 against the SL30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and SL30.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z800 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z800 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.