Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1100
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1100 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1000
- Replacement is Samsung NX2000

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX1100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very close but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-ZR15 was announced 15 months prior to the NX1100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung NX1100
EX-ZR15 | NX1100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Casio EX-ZR15
NX1100 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 15 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX1100
EX-ZR15 | NX1100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the NX1100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and NX1100 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and NX1100.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung NX1100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung NX1100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2013-04-11 |
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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 distance | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 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) | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) | 222 gr (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 Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 852 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 shots | 320 shots |
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 |
Retail cost | $249 | $600 |