Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-1L

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 6 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the GX-1L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and GX-1L is 92 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 will have a benefit in sensor technology.