Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX3000

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very comparable but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 16 months prior to the NX3000 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the NX3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and NX3000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and NX3000.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR400 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.