Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung SL820

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung SL820, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was unveiled 23 months later than the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZS10 grades versus the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the SL820.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and SL820 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and SL820.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS10 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZS10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.