Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX30

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 24 months before the NX30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the NX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and NX30 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and NX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX30 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.