Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung GX-1S

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung GX-1S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was released 5 years after the GX-1S which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the GX-1S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the GX-1S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and GX-1S is 92 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR100 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.