Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX1

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 5 years prior to the NX1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features 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) whilst the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the NX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and NX1 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and NX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR10 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1 will resolve greater detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.