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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 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
  • Announced September 2012
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung GX-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 6 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung GX-10

 EX-ZR1000 GX-10 
IntroducedSeptember 2012September 2006More modern by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k210kSharper display (+251k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 GX-10 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung GX-10

 EX-ZR1000 GX-10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the GX-10.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and GX-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
49
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
51
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung GX-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung GX-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-09-25 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 470 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $572 $850