Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX10

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 6 months later than the NX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the NX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and NX10 is 93 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and NX10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX10 will resolve extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.