Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung GX-10
EX-ZR1000 | GX-10 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 74 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+251k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
GX-10 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung GX-10
EX-ZR1000 | GX-10 | |||
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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).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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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 |