Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-1L

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 4 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the GX-1L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and GX-1L is 93 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and GX-1L.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR10 will show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.