Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the NX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and NX100.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.