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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5 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 NX5
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung NX5

 EX-ZR10 NX5 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 NX5 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX5

 EX-ZR10 NX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2010June 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
Samsung NX5 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
better than average battery life (400 shots)
good resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (499g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX5 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
24
comes with face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung NX5
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