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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(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
Samsung NX5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung NX5

 EX-ZR100 NX5 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 NX5 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX5

 EX-ZR100 NX5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Samsung NX5
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Samsung NX5 Sports photography features
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors (204g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
great battery pack (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
24
includes face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung NX5
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