Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX1

Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was released 4 years before the NX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the NX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and NX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.