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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 3 months after the NX200 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung NX200

 EX-ZR300 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 NX200 EX-ZR300 
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX200

 EX-ZR300 NX200 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2012Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with 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) and the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the NX200.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and NX200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and NX200.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX200 will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Samsung NX200 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors (205g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Samsung NX200 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
34
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung NX200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-05-22 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 223 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 500 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $818