Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX11

Here is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 18 months later than the NX11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the NX11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the NX11.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and NX11 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and NX11.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will show greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.