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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • New Model is Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was released 3 months prior to the NX20 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung NX20

 EX-ZR15 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 NX20 EX-ZR15 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX20

 EX-ZR15 NX20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012April 2012Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 features physical 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 NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the NX20.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and NX20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and NX20.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Samsung NX20 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (341g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX20 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (325 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
67
great battery power (325 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
77
lighter than average in class (341g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery power (325 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
78
selfie friendly screen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung NX20
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 lb) 341g (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $249 $1,100