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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 7 months later than the SL620 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-Z90 SL620 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z90

 SL620 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung SL620

 EX-Z90 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 features external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the SL620.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and SL620.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-Z90 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Samsung SL620 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (168g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography details
28
has manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
24
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung SL620
Also referred to as - PL65
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $200