Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 768k |  | 461k | Sharper 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).
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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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung 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 |