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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 8 months later than the SL102 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z90 scores against the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-Z90 SL102 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-Z90

 SL102 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung SL102

 EX-Z90 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 and the SL102.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and SL102.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z90 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer EX-Z90 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Samsung SL102 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than others in class (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than others in class (116g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
28
focusing manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" 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 NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $130