Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Launched September 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Released January 2014
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
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Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung NX30
| EX-ZR10 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-ZR10
| NX30 | EX-ZR10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | September 2010 | More recent by 40 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+575k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX30
| EX-ZR10 | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got 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) while the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the NX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and NX30 is 93 and 75 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and NX30.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX30 will offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Samsung NX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Samsung NX30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2014-01-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | DRIMeIV |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 375g (0.83 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1014 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-110 | BP1410 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $190 | $699 |