Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX300

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very close but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 14 months before the NX300 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with outside 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 NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the NX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.