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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 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
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 20 months later than the SL620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-ZR10 SL620 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SL620 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung SL620

 EX-ZR10 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the SL620.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and SL620.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
Samsung SL620 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (168 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
24
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $190 $200