Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX mini

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX mini, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was released 4 years before the NX mini which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the NX mini.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and NX mini is 99 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and NX mini.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind in sensor innovation.