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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung NX100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z16 was released very close to the NX100 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the NX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-Z16 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-Z16

 NX100 EX-Z16 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution614k0kClearer display (+614k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung NX100

 EX-Z16 NX100 
RevealedSeptember 2010September 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the NX100.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and NX100 is 99 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and NX100.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX100 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (420 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
53
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
good battery life (420 per charge)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (420 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Samsung NX100
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
31
has image stabilization
provides face detect focus
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung NX100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung NX100
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-09-14
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMe 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 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 - 282g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $100 $386