Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX10

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 16 months after the NX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got 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) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and NX10 is 92 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and NX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX10 will show extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.