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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 4 years after the SL620 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-ZR700 SL620 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SL620 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung SL620

 EX-ZR700 SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the SL620.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and SL620.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL620 Sports photography factors
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography information
Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
71
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (168 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
24
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (168g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung SL620
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 470 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $370 $200