Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX20

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 10 months later than the NX20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the NX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and NX20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and NX20.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.