Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX1

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 24 months prior to the NX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the NX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and NX1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and NX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.