Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL720

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 3 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys 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 SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the SL720.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and SL720 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and SL720.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.