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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Released July 2011
Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 17 months prior to the NX300M making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung NX300M

 EX-ZR100 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Casio EX-ZR100

 NX300M EX-ZR100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k461kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX300M

 EX-ZR100 NX300M 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys external 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) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the NX300M.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and NX300M is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300M will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Samsung NX300M Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
64
lighter than others (204 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX300M
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung NX300M
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-07-19 2013-01-03
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 247
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom 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 sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $699