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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung GX-20

 EX-ZR10 GX-20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2008More recent by 33 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 GX-20 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung GX-20

 EX-ZR10 GX-20 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 features exterior dimensions 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-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Samsung GX-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the GX-20.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and GX-20.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will offer greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
weather sealing
good resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung GX-20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung GX-20
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung GX-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-09-20 2008-01-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $190 $850