Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX210
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Released August 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX200
- Refreshed by Samsung NX300

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very similar but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

The EX-ZR15 was announced 7 months prior to the NX210 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung NX210
EX-ZR15 | NX210 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-ZR15
NX210 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX210
EX-ZR15 | NX210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the NX210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and NX210 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and NX210.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX210 will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung NX210 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2012-08-14 |
Body design | 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 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $249 | $625 |