Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX3000

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very close but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 16 months before the NX3000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and NX3000.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR700 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.