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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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 January 2013
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 4 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-ZR400 SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 49 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SL620 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung SL620

 EX-ZR400 SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outer 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 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the SL620.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and SL620.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
24
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.60 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
AE bracketing
WB 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $200