Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX100
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Introduced September 2010
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Launched September 2010
- Renewed by Samsung NX200
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Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR10 was released very close to the NX100 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung NX100
| EX-ZR10 | NX100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-ZR10
| NX100 | EX-ZR10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX100
| EX-ZR10 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2010 |  | September 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the NX100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and NX100.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR10 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Samsung NX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Samsung NX100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2010-09-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine HS | DRIMe Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | VGA AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 282 gr (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 62 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 420 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $190 | $386 |