Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX11
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Released September 2012
(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
- Revealed December 2010
- Succeeded the Samsung NX10
- Replacement is Samsung NX20

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 22 months later than the NX11 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung NX11
EX-ZR1000 | NX11 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | December 2010 | More recent by 22 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
NX11 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX11
EX-ZR1000 | NX11 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the NX11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and NX11.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will produce greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung NX11 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-09-25 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 pounds) | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $572 | $626 |