Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung GX-20

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very similar but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 3 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the GX-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and GX-20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR100 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.