Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung SL720
EX-ZR800 | SL720 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-ZR800
SL720 | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung SL720
EX-ZR800 | SL720 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |