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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung GX-1L, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 2 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-Z400 GX-1L 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2006Fresher by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-Z400

 GX-1L EX-Z400 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-Z400 GX-1L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the GX-1L.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z400 will show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer EX-Z400 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (570g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
lighter than competition (570g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung GX-1L
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-08 2006-02-24
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 570g (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $0