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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(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
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 3 years before the NX300M and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung NX300M

 EX-ZR10 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Casio EX-ZR10

 NX300M EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k461kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX300M

 EX-ZR10 NX300M 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has 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) whilst the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the NX300M.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will produce greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
Samsung NX300M Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
33
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX300M
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung NX300M
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-09-20 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $190 $699