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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR10 was released 20 months after the SL30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-ZR10 SL30 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SL30 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung SL30

 EX-ZR10 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the SL30.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and SL30.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR10 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Samsung SL30
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging features
Samsung SL30 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
25
offers face detect focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $190 $93