Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX210

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.