Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX300

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H15 was launched 4 years before the NX300 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H15 grades vs the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 and the NX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and NX300 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and NX300.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX300 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.