Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX1000

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 9 months prior to the NX1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the NX1000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and NX1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and NX1000.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.