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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 August 2013
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung SL720, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 4 years after the SL720 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-ZR800 SL720 
ReleasedAugust 2013July 2009More modern by 50 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SL720 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung SL720

 EX-ZR800 SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung SL720 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the SL720.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and SL720 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and SL720.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL720 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung SL720
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-08-07 2009-07-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
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 (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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 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 470 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $429 $119