Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 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
- Released January 2013
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung NX20
EX-ZR400 | NX20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-ZR400
NX20 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+153k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX20
EX-ZR400 | NX20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung NX20 | |
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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 |