Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2010
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR10 was introduced 4 months after the NX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung NX5
EX-ZR10 | NX5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-ZR10
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX5
EX-ZR10 | NX5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | June 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the NX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and NX5 is 93 and 80 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and NX5.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR10 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX5 will give more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Samsung NX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 grams (0.39 lbs) | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $190 | $499 |