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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 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-Z450 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 3 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-Z450 GX-1L 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2006More recent by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-Z450

 GX-1L EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-Z450 GX-1L 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the GX-1L.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z450 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-Z450 will produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer EX-Z450 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
55
lighter than average (128g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
62
lighter than average (128 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
lighter than competition in class (570g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
37
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung GX-1L
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-08-18 2006-02-24
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 570 grams (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $0