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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Renewed by Samsung GX-20
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 5 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung GX-10

 EX-ZR300 GX-10 
RevealedMay 2012September 2006Fresher by 69 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k210kCrisper display (+251k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 GX-10 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung GX-10

 EX-ZR300 GX-10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the GX-10.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and GX-10 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and GX-10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
54
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
54
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung GX-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung GX-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-05-22 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 461k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $850