Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX30

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 11 months earlier than the NX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the NX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the NX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and NX30 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and NX30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.