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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • New Model is Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR400 was released 10 months after the NX20 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung NX20

 EX-ZR400 NX20 
RevealedJanuary 2013April 2012More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 NX20 EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX20

 EX-ZR400 NX20 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the NX20.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and NX20 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and NX20.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Samsung NX20 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (500 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
77
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Samsung NX20 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
78
selfie friendly display
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung NX20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-29 2012-04-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
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/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 341 gr (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 360 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $1,100