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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very close but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 4 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung GX-20

 EX-ZR300 GX-20 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2008Fresher by 53 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 GX-20 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung GX-20

 EX-ZR300 GX-20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the GX-20.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and GX-20.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proof
MP count good (15MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
9
no video
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung GX-20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung GX-20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung GX-20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-05-22 2008-01-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $850