Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung NX500

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was released 24 months before the NX500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the NX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and NX500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX500 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.