Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX5
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced June 2010

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

The EX-ZR700 was launched 2 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung NX5
EX-ZR700 | NX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 33 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-ZR700
NX5 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX5
EX-ZR700 | NX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with outer dimensions 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 NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the NX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and NX5 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and NX5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR700 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR700 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Samsung NX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | DRIM 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 | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum 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 grams (0.49 pounds) | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 400 pictures |
Form 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $370 | $499 |