Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX300
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX210
- Later Model is Samsung NX500
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Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very similar but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-ZR300 was revealed 18 months earlier than the NX300 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung NX300
| EX-ZR300 | NX300 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Casio EX-ZR300
| NX300 | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | May 2012 | More modern by 18 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 768k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX300
| EX-ZR300 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the NX300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and NX300 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and NX300.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung NX300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-05-22 | 2013-11-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine HS | DRIMe IV |
| 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 | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 247 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 331g (0.73 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 76 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 942 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 images | 330 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | BP1130 |
| 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 | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $329 | $750 |