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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(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
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung NX2000

 EX-ZR10 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 NX2000 EX-ZR10 
IntroducedNovember 2013September 2010Fresher by 38 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k461kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX2000

 EX-ZR10 NX2000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the NX2000.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and NX2000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and NX2000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than others in class (228g)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
35
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX2000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung NX2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-20 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 228 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $190 $599