Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX20

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR10 was released 19 months earlier than the NX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the NX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and NX20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and NX20.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX20 will show more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.