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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung NX30

 EX-ZR400 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 NX30 EX-ZR400 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k461kSharper 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 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Samsung NX30
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Samsung NX30 Sports photography details
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Samsung NX30
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX30 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung NX30
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