Casio EX-100 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced February 2006

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and GX-1L (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-100 was brought out 8 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-100 grades versus the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung GX-1L
EX-100 | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2006 | Fresher by 97 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+712k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-100
GX-1L | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung GX-1L
EX-100 | GX-1L | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-100 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 against the GX-1L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and GX-1L is 83 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and GX-1L.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-100 will offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer EX-100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Samsung GX-1L |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-02-06 | 2006-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/20000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | 7.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 389g (0.86 pounds) | 570g (1.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 | 390 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $572 | $0 |