Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL720
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL70

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL720, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was launched 2 years after the SL720 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung SL720
EX-ZR15 | SL720 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-ZR15
SL720 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung SL720
EX-ZR15 | SL720 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the SL720.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and SL720.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung SL720 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2009-07-14 |
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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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) | 168 grams (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 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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-110 | SLB-10A |
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 | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $249 | $119 |