In beamer compiling, we can also use the font size control via:
\tiny
\scriptsize
\footnotesize
\small
\normalsize
\large
\Large
\LARGE
\huge
\Huge
To be frank, the first 4 types are what we may usually use in beamer. I found \scriptsize already readable especially with figures and detailed explanations.
The default font size, \normalsize, makes the slides dull and clumsy. Special colors and font sizes will help to alert the readers for more attention.