Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung NX300M

The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 7 months prior to the NX300M which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the NX300M.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and NX300M is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and NX300M.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300M will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.