Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX1

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR700 was released 19 months before the NX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the NX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and NX1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR700 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.