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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Released September 2012
Samsung NX5
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very comparable but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 2 years after the NX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung NX5

 EX-ZR1000 NX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2012June 2010More modern by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 NX5 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX5

 EX-ZR1000 NX5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with external dimensions 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 NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the NX5.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and NX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography info
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Samsung NX5 Sports photography information
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (255g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Samsung NX5 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
24
has face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung NX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-25 2010-06-01
Body design 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots 400 shots
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $572 $499