Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX1000

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 2 months later than the NX1000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and NX1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and NX1000.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.