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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-ZR700 NX100 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 NX100 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX100

 EX-ZR700 NX100 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the NX100.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and NX100.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR700 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography information
Samsung NX100 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
60
image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (420 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX100 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
great battery life (420 per charge)
resolution is good (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
51
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (420 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
31
image stabilization
includes face detect focus
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung NX100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung NX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 470 images 420 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $370 $386