Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung GX-1L

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung GX-1L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 3 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the GX-1L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z90 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-Z90 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z90 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.