Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX mini
93 Imaging
35 Features
35 Overall
35
93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
57
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") enjoy different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR10 was announced 4 years before the NX mini which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung NX mini
| EX-ZR10 | NX mini |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-ZR10
| NX mini | EX-ZR10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | September 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX mini
| EX-ZR10 | NX mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 461k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the NX mini.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and NX mini is 93 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and NX mini.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX mini will deliver extra detail with its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banStreet Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsSports Comparison
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesLandscape Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideVlogging Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Samsung NX mini | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Samsung NX mini |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-09-20 | 2014-03-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20.5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 21 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 2 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) | 196 gr (0.43 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 650 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $190 | $530 |