Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX11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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung NX20
EX-ZR1000 | NX20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
NX20 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX20
EX-ZR1000 | NX20 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | April 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung NX20 | |
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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 |