Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL30
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
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The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR15 was released 2 years after the SL30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung SL30
| EX-ZR15 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| SL30 | EX-ZR15 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung SL30
| EX-ZR15 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 features external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the SL30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and SL30.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung SL30 |
| Also Known as | - | ES15 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 | 325 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-110 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $249 | $93 |