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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 2 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-ZR15 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SL820 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung SL820

 EX-ZR15 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the SL820.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and SL820.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Samsung SL820 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (325 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL820 Travel photography advice
67
good battery life (325 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (325 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $280