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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung NX300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 3 years before the NX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung NX300

 EX-ZR100 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 NX300 EX-ZR100 
RevealedNovember 2013July 2011Newer by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k461kClearer display (+307k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX300

 EX-ZR100 NX300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the NX300.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and NX300 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and NX300.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Samsung NX300 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Samsung NX300
63
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung NX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-11-24
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS DRIMe IV
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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $750