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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 2 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-ZR100 SL30 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SL30 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung SL30

 EX-ZR100 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the SL30.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and SL30.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR100 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Samsung SL30 Travel photography features
63
lighter than others (204g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max 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 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $93