Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL620
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL620 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL65

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was introduced 2 years after the SL620 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung SL620
EX-ZR15 | SL620 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-ZR15
SL620 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung SL620
EX-ZR15 | SL620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the SL620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and SL620.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung SL620 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL65 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
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) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $249 | $200 |