Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5 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
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released June 2010

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

The EX-ZR100 was launched 14 months later than the NX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung NX5
EX-ZR100 | NX5 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 14 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-ZR100
NX5 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX5
EX-ZR100 | NX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the NX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and NX5 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and NX5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX5 will give more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung NX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $499 |