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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Released September 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Announced August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released within a month of the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-ZR1000 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 Galaxy Camera 4G EX-ZR1000 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-ZR1000 Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2012Same age
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very 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 4G as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 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 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
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 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $572 $550