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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Released July 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-ZR100 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-ZR100

 Galaxy Camera 4G EX-ZR100 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 13 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-ZR100 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
63
lighter than average in class (204g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
36
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $550