Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX300M

The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced at a similar time to the NX300M which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the NX300M.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and NX300M.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR700 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300M will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.