Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1 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 January 2013
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Announced September 2014

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

The EX-ZR400 was launched 19 months prior to the NX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung NX1
EX-ZR400 | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Casio EX-ZR400
NX1 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+575k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX1
EX-ZR400 | NX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with physical 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 NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the NX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and NX1.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung NX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 28MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 500 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $1,500 |