Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung GX-20
EX-ZR15 | GX-20 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2008 | More modern by 49 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-ZR15
GX-20 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung GX-20
EX-ZR15 | GX-20 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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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 |