Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX100

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 21 months after the NX100 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the NX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and NX100.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR300 will show more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.