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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 6 months after the NX20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung NX20

 EX-ZR1000 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 NX20 EX-ZR1000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX20

 EX-ZR1000 NX20 
ReleasedSeptember 2012April 2012Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has 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) and the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the NX20.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and NX20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX20 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Samsung NX20 Street photography details
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
77
lighter than competition in class (341g)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (470 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Samsung NX20 Vlogging information
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
78
selfie friendly display
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung NX20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-25 2012-04-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 255g (0.56 pounds) 341g (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $572 $1,100