Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX2000

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-H15 versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H15 was unveiled 4 years before the NX2000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-H15 grades against the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 versus Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the NX2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and NX2000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-H15 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.