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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung NX10
(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
  • Released April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung NX10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 6 months later than the NX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the NX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung NX10

 EX-Z16 NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-Z16

 NX10 EX-Z16 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution614k0kSharper screen (+614k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung NX10

 EX-Z16 NX10 
ReleasedSeptember 2010April 2010Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the NX10.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and NX10 is 99 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and NX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX10 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
focusing manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Samsung NX10
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
Samsung NX10 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
great battery life (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (499 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography factors
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging information
Samsung NX10 Vlogging information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
24
supports face detection autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (499g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung NX10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung NX10
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-20 2010-04-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $100 $626