Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX3000

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very close but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX3000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the NX3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and NX3000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and NX3000.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX3000 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.