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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 3 years before the NX2000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung NX2000

 EX-ZR100 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 NX2000 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2011Newer by 28 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k461kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX2000

 EX-ZR100 NX2000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the NX2000.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and NX2000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and NX2000.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography details
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others (204 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
35
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (228g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX2000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung NX2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 228g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $599