Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX300

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and NX300 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and NX300.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300 will render more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.