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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung GX-1S, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was released 4 years after the GX-1S which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z16 grades against the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 EX-Z16 GX-1S 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2006More modern by 57 months

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

 GX-1S EX-Z16 
Display sizing2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution210k0kClearer display (+210k dot)

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

 EX-Z16 GX-1S 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

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

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the GX-1S.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and GX-1S is 99 and 68 respectively.

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

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

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and GX-1S.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Casio EX-Z16 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography info
Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung GX-1S
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung GX-1S
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-09-20 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 848x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 605 gr (1.33 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $100 $850