Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-20

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-20, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the GX-20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and GX-20 is 99 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and GX-20.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will offer extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 will have a benefit in sensor technology.