Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2013
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX20
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung NX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR400 was manufactured 11 months before the NX30 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung NX30
EX-ZR400 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-ZR400
NX30 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 11 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 461k | Sharper screen (+575k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX30
EX-ZR400 | NX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung NX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the NX30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and NX30 is 92 and 75 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and NX30.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX30 will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung NX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2014-01-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | DRIMeIV |
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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 247 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 375g (0.83 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 360 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $699 |