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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung GX-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively similar but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 4 years after the GX-20 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the GX-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung GX-20

 EX-ZR15 GX-20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2008More modern by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 GX-20 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung GX-20

 EX-ZR15 GX-20 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung GX-20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the GX-20.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and GX-20.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR15 will offer greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (325 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery pack (325 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
9
no video
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung GX-20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung GX-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-01-09 2008-01-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery life 325 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $850