Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX1100

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR300 was released 10 months prior to the NX1100 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external 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 NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and NX1100 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and NX1100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.