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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 2 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-ZR100 SL620 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SL620 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung SL620

 EX-ZR100 SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the SL620.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and SL620.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR100 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Samsung SL620 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Samsung SL620 Sports photography features
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (168g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
24
features face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
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 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 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
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
Launch pricing $300 $200