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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 17 months before the Galaxy NX which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX-ZR15 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Galaxy NX EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012More recent by 17 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX-ZR15 Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the Galaxy NX.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and Galaxy NX is 93 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and Galaxy NX.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
67
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
better than average battery (440 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
33
touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average (495g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-09 2013-06-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 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
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 325 photos 440 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $1,300