Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX3000

Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was released 3 years prior to the NX3000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the NX3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and NX3000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and NX3000.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX3000 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.