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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 7 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-Z90 SL820 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-Z90

 SL820 EX-Z90 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung SL820

 EX-Z90 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has got external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 and the SL820.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and SL820.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-Z90 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
56
lighter than others (121g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
28
manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
25
lighter than others (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung SL820
Also Known as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $280