Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX3000

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very close but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 20 months earlier than the NX3000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the NX3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and NX3000.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.