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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX200 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 NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very comparable but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled around the same time to the NX200 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung NX200

 EX-ZR15 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 NX200 EX-ZR15 
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX200

 EX-ZR15 NX200 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers 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 NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the NX200.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and NX200 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and NX200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Samsung NX200 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
67
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average (223 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
34
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (223g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung NX200
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 325 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $818