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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the GX-1S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung GX-1S

 EX-ZR1000 GX-1S 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2006More recent by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k210kClearer display (+251k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 GX-1S EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung GX-1S

 EX-ZR1000 GX-1S 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the GX-1S.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and GX-1S is 90 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and GX-1S.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung GX-1S
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung GX-1S
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-09-25 2006-01-16
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 605 gr (1.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $572 $850