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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • 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
  • Launched February 2006
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 7 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-ZR700 GX-1L 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2006More modern by 85 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kCrisper display (+712k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-ZR700

 GX-1L EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-ZR700 GX-1L 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 features physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the GX-1L.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and GX-1L is 91 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and GX-1L.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR700 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Casio EX-ZR700 will provide greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
70
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung GX-1L
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-29 2006-02-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 5
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 570 grams (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $370 $0