Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung SL720
EX-Z800 | SL720 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-Z800
SL720 | EX-Z800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung SL720
EX-Z800 | SL720 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |