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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 4 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the GX-1L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-Z16 GX-1L 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2006More recent by 56 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-Z16

 GX-1L EX-Z16 
Display size2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution210k0kSharper display (+210k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-Z16 GX-1L 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the GX-1L.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and GX-1L is 99 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-Z16 will produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (570 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
52
lighter than average (570 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
9
no video
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung GX-1L
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-09-20 2006-02-24
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 5
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 0k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 848x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $100 $0