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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1S 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-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 7 years after the GX-1S which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the GX-1S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 EX-ZR400 GX-1S 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2006More modern by 86 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k210kCrisper display (+251k dot)

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

 GX-1S EX-ZR400 

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

 EX-ZR400 GX-1S 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

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

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the GX-1S.

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and GX-1S is 92 and 68 respectively.

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

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

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and GX-1S.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-ZR400 will resolve greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (500 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
71
good battery power (500 shots)
lighter than others (205g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung GX-1S
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung GX-1S
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-29 2006-01-16
Body design 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 16MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 605 gr (1.33 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $850