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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX200
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 17 months later than the NX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-ZR15 NX100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 NX100 EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX100

 EX-ZR15 NX100 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the NX100.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and NX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Samsung NX100 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (325 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
60
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX100 Travel photography advice
67
better than average battery (325 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
better than average battery (420 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
74
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Samsung NX100
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
31
image stabilization
features face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung NX100
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-09-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life 325 shots 420 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $386