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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed within a month of the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

					

					

						
 EX-ZR1000 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-ZR1000

					

					

						
 Galaxy Camera 3G EX-ZR1000 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

					

					

						
 EX-ZR1000 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2012Similar age
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has physical dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to consider the age  of the products into consideration.

						Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
43
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
30
 MP count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
68
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (255 grams)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (305 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
50
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
44
 incredible zoom range (23-481mm  20.9 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
70
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition (255 grams)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
72
 lighter than others (305 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 decently wide (23mm)
 very long reach (481mm)
 great maximum aperture (f)
 does not have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
51
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
47
 decently wide (23mm)
 great maximum aperture (f)
 very good size screen (4.8 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (255 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
36
 decently wide (23mm)
 great maximum aperture (f)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (305g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-25 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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), 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $572 $606