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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively similar but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 6 months after the NX210 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung NX210

 EX-ZR400 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 NX210 EX-ZR400 
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX210

 EX-ZR400 NX210 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the NX210.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and NX210.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (205g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
34
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX210
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung NX210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-29 2012-08-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $625