Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX mini
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
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Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") use totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-ZR15 was revealed 3 years before the NX mini which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung NX mini
| EX-ZR15 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-ZR15
| NX mini | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 26 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX mini
| EX-ZR15 | NX mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 461k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the NX mini.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and NX mini is 93 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and NX mini.
All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung NX mini | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung NX mini |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-01-09 | 2014-03-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 21 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 2 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 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 (all 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 lb) | 196g (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 325 photographs | 650 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $249 | $530 |