Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX1000

Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-100 and Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and NX1000 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 22 months later than the NX1000 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-100 matches up vs the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 and the NX1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and NX1000 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and NX1000.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.