Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung SL620
EX-Z90 | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | February 2009 | More recent by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z90
SL620 | EX-Z90 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung SL620
EX-Z90 | SL620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung SL620 | |
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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 |