Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-1S

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.