Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 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" 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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung NX30
EX-ZR100 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-ZR100
NX30 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 29 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung NX30 | |
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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 |