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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Released May 2012
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 2 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-ZR300 SL720 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2009Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SL720 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung SL720

 EX-ZR300 SL720 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the SL720.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and SL720 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and SL720.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
71
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung SL720
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as - PL70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-22 2009-07-14
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $119