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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 3 years after the SL620 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-ZR1000 SL620 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2009More modern by 44 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SL620 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung SL620

 EX-ZR1000 SL620 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the SL620.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and SL620.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Samsung SL620
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Samsung SL620 Sports photography details
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
24
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (168g)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung SL620
Also called - PL65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-09-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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
Battery life 470 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $572 $200