Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL30

Here is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the SL30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and SL30.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.