Clicky

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 months earlier than the DV150F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung DV150F

 EX-ZR1000 DV150F 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 DV150F EX-ZR1000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung DV150F

 EX-ZR1000 DV150F 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the DV150F.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and DV150F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
Samsung DV150F Street photography information
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
70
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (255g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
34
decently wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung DV150F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $572 $150