Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung GX-1S
EX-ZR400 | GX-1S | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2006 | More modern by 86 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 210k | Crisper display (+251k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Casio EX-ZR400
GX-1S | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung GX-1S
EX-ZR400 | GX-1S | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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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 |