Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL30
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39 Features
53 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as ES15

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung SL30
EX-ZR1000 | SL30 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 44 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
SL30 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung SL30
EX-ZR1000 | SL30 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung SL30 |
Also Known as | - | ES15 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-25 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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), | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 pounds) | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $572 | $93 |