Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL820
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Other Name is IT100

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR400 was brought out 4 years after the SL820 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung SL820
EX-ZR400 | SL820 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-ZR400
SL820 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung SL820
EX-ZR400 | SL820 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the SL820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and SL820.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung SL820 |
Also referred to as | - | IT100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $280 |