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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was released 13 months after the SL720 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z800 scores vs the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-Z800 SL720 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2009Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-Z800

 SL720 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung SL720

 EX-Z800 SL720 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the SL720.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and SL720.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z800 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger EX-Z800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography info
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL720 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung SL720
Also referred to as - PL70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-03 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-120 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $119