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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 20 months after the NX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung NX5

 EX-ZR15 NX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 NX5 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX5

 EX-ZR15 NX5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the NX5.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and NX5 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and NX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR15 will show more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Samsung NX5 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (325 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Samsung NX5 Travel photography info
67
great battery life (325 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (325 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX5 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
24
supports face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (499g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung NX5
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung NX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-06-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 11.00 m
Flash settings 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
Fastest 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $499