Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung NX500

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 4 years prior to the NX500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the NX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and NX500 is 92 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and NX500.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.