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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-ZR15 SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SL102 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung SL102

 EX-ZR15 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung SL102 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the SL102.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and SL102.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
67
good battery power (325 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 325 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $130