Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 13 months before the Galaxy NX which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the Galaxy NX.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Galaxy NX is 92 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.