Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX210
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX210 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced August 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX200
- Updated by Samsung NX300

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

The EX-ZR100 was introduced 13 months before the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the NX210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung NX210
EX-ZR100 | NX210 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-ZR100
NX210 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX210
EX-ZR100 | NX210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical 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 NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the NX210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and NX210.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung NX210 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2012-08-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest 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) | 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 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $625 |