Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL620

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 3 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the SL620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and SL620.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.