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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Released July 2011
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 2 years after the SL820 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-ZR100 SL820 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SL820 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung SL820

 EX-ZR100 SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the SL820.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and SL820.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR100 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Samsung SL820
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
63
lighter than average in class (204g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung SL820
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung SL820
Also Known as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.50 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
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $280