Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX210
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Released August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung NX210, one is 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 NX210 (20MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-ZR300 was launched 2 months prior to the NX210 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung NX210
| EX-ZR300 | NX210 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-ZR300
| NX210 | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX210
| EX-ZR300 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2012 |  | August 2012 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the NX210.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and NX210.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung NX210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung NX210 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-05-22 | 2012-08-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| 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 support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 222g (0.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery type | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $329 | $625 |