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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung GX-1L
EX-ZR400 | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2006 | More recent by 85 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+251k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-ZR400
GX-1L | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung GX-1L
EX-ZR400 | GX-1L | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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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 |