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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
Samsung NX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung NX1

 EX-ZR400 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 NX1 EX-ZR400 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2013Newer by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k461kClearer screen (+575k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX1

 EX-ZR400 NX1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
has manual focus
high megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Samsung NX1 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (550g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than others (205 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than others in class (550g)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
high megapixels (28MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
34
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung NX1
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