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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was revealed 3 years prior to the NX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung NX1

 EX-ZR15 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 NX1 EX-ZR15 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2012More modern by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k461kCrisper display (+575k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX1

 EX-ZR15 NX1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the NX1.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and NX1 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and NX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
manual focus
MP count amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Samsung NX1 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competition (550 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (325 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
67
good battery pack (325 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count amazing (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count amazing (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
Samsung NX1 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
34
touch screen
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
lighter than competition (550g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung NX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-09 2014-09-15
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 325 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $249 $1,500