Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX10

Following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung NX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 2 years after the NX10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung NX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the NX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and NX10 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and NX10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR400 will produce extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.