Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX3000

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 24 months before the NX3000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the NX3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and NX3000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and NX3000.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR300 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.