Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL820

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 3 years after the SL820 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the SL820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and SL820.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.