Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung GX-1L
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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69 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed February 2006

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

The EX-Z33 was launched 3 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores against the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung GX-1L
EX-Z33 | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2006 | Newer by 43 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-Z33
GX-1L | EX-Z33 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung GX-1L
EX-Z33 | GX-1L | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 has outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the GX-1L.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and GX-1L is 97 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and GX-1L.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-Z33 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z33 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung GX-1L |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2006-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 7.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106 grams (0.23 lb) | 570 grams (1.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 | NP-82 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $120 | $0 |