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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 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 among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 7 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-ZR400 GX-1L 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2006More recent by 85 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k210kSharper display (+251k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-ZR400

 GX-1L EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-ZR400 GX-1L 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the GX-1L.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and GX-1L is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR400 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR400 will show greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography factors
71
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
lighter than competitors (570g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
9
no video
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung GX-1L
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-29 2006-02-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 5
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 461k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 570g (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $0