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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR15 was released 3 months earlier than the NX1000 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung NX1000

 EX-ZR15 NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 NX1000 EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX1000

 EX-ZR15 NX1000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2012Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got exterior 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 NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the NX1000.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and NX1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and NX1000.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (325 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography info
67
great battery (325 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
34
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX1000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung NX1000
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung NX1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $388