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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 15 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR1000 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-ZR1000 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2012More modern by 15 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k461kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR1000 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average (283g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
51
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
70
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (255g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
great battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than average (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (255g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
lighter than average (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-25 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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
Battery life 470 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $572 $400