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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M, 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 NX300M (20MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 12 months before the NX300M so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung NX300M

 EX-ZR15 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Casio EX-ZR15

 NX300M EX-ZR15 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k461kSharper display (+307k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX300M

 EX-ZR15 NX300M 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the NX300M.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX300M will produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Samsung NX300M Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (325 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
67
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
33
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX300M
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung NX300M
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-09 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 176g (0.39 pounds) 331g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $699