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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 3 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-ZR300 SL102 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009More recent by 41 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SL102 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung SL102

 EX-ZR300 SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the SL102.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and SL102.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
30
great max aperture (f)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" 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 500 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $130