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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 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 NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung NX30

 EX-ZR100 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 NX30 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k461kClearer screen (+575k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX30

 EX-ZR100 NX30 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides exterior 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 NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the NX30.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and NX30 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and NX30.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX30 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX30 Sports photography factors
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Samsung NX30
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung NX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-01-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS DRIMeIV
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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 375 grams (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $699