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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was released 11 months after the NX100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the NX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-ZR100 NX100 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 NX100 EX-ZR100 
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX100

 EX-ZR100 NX100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the NX100.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and NX100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX100 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Sports photography highlights
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (420 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
great battery life (420 per charge)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (420 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Samsung NX100
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
31
built in image stabilization
features face detect focus
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung NX100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung NX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS DRIMe Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias 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 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $386