Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Renewed by Samsung NX30
Photography Glossary Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-ZR100 was launched 9 months earlier than the NX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung NX20
| EX-ZR100 | NX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-ZR100
| NX20 | EX-ZR100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2012 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 9 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+153k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX20
| EX-ZR100 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung NX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the NX20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and NX20 is 92 and 83 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and NX20.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX20 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung NX20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-07-19 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 204g (0.45 pounds) | 341g (0.75 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $1,100 |