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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR100 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 29 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k461kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR100 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got physical measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than competition (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $400