Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX300

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very close but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR400 was released 9 months prior to the NX300 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and NX300 is 92 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and NX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.