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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the GX-1S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung GX-1S

 EX-ZR15 GX-1S 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2006More recent by 73 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k210kSharper screen (+251k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Casio EX-ZR15

 GX-1S EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung GX-1S

 EX-ZR15 GX-1S 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the GX-1S.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and GX-1S is 93 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and GX-1S.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR15 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery (325 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung GX-1S
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung GX-1S
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-09 2006-01-16
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 605g (1.33 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 325 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $850