Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL820

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 3 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the SL820.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and SL820.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 will have an edge in sensor tech.