Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung NX500

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung NX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the NX500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the NX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and NX500 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and NX500.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.